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 military decoration instituted by Nazi Germany on 18 October 1939. Designed to recognize exceptional service or acts of merit by military personnel and civilians during World War II, this version with swords specifically denotes award for contributions under combat conditions. The medal features a Maltese cross constructed of bronze alloy, displaying crossed swords between its arms. The obverse bears a central swastika within a circular wreath, characteristic of awards from the era, while the reverse is plain. Measuring approximately 48 mm in diameter, the medal is presented with the original tricolor ribbon consisting of red, white, and black stripes. This example is unmarked for manufacturer, as indicated by the absence of a maker’s mark on the reverse or suspension ring. The War Merit Cross 2nd Class with Swords was widely issued throughout the conflict to both Wehrmacht personnel and certain civilians engaged in military support roles.