WW2 German War Merit Cross 2nd Class With Swords No Maker Full Size Medal

The WW2 German War Merit Cross 2nd Class with Swords is a full-size military decoration awarded during the Second World War by Nazi Germany. Instituted in 1939, this particular version features crossed swords, signifying that it was presented for merit in combat or under combat conditions to military personnel and some civilians. The medal consists of a bronze Maltese cross with a central medallion featuring a swastika surrounded by a laurel wreath on the obverse, with the reverse side bearing the date “1939.” This example is a no maker variation, meaning it lacks a manufacturer’s mark, which was common for some batches of these awards. The medal is designed to be suspended from a ribbon colored red with white-black-white stripes at the edges. The War Merit Cross with Swords reflects Germany’s practice of recognizing non-frontline achievements that contributed to the war effort under hazardous or military circumstances.