{"product_id":"original-wwii-german-war-merit-cross-2nd-class-w-swords-kriegsverdienstkreuz-1939-no-ribbon-combat-award","title":"Original WWII German War Merit Cross 2nd Class w\/ Swords (Kriegsverdienstkreuz 1939) – No Ribbon – Combat Award","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUp for sale is an original WWII German War Merit Cross 2nd Class with Swords (Kriegsverdienstkreuz 2. Klasse mit Schwertern), awarded for wartime merit involving combat or direct support of the war effort. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis example features the correct swords device between the arms of the cross, indicating a combat-related award. The obverse displays the 1939 date, while the reverse shows the central swastika emblem within a wreath. \u003c\/span\u003eThe medal retains good overall detail with honest age and wear throughout. The finish shows typical period wear and patina from storage and handling. The suspension ring is present, though no ribbon is included.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Original WWII German War Merit Cross 2nd Class with Swords\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Dated 1939 on obverse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Combat version (with crossed swords)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Solid zinc construction with original finish wear\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Suspension ring intact\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• No ribbon included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Honest patina and untouched condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• No postwar modifications noted\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"IronRelicMilitaria ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47638535569634,"sku":null,"price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0804\/1716\/1442\/files\/8C98DCCA-CDD4-417E-95AB-124E6880F075.jpg?v=1774910904","url":"https:\/\/ironrelicmilitaria.com\/products\/original-wwii-german-war-merit-cross-2nd-class-w-swords-kriegsverdienstkreuz-1939-no-ribbon-combat-award","provider":"IronRelicMilitaria ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}