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Here is your chance to pick up a very rare issued example of the Knights Cross of the War Merit Cross with swords. We have here a textbook example complete with the reverse die flaw between the 9 and 3 in “1939”. The correct die flaw on the lower arm as well. Original full-length wearer’s ribbon. This example is period repaired using original merit cross 2nd class ribbon, giving this one a great worn look. One of the few issued examples as only 118 were awarded during the Third Reich!Click HERE to view more images of this item!This is a consignment piece and is subject to the terms and conditions listed on the site. The Knights Cross to the War Merit Cross (Ritterkreuz des Kriegsverdienstkeuzes), was introduced on August 19th, 1940 at the same time as the War Merit Medal. Its ranking in the German award structure was above the German Cross in Silver and Gold, but below the Knights Cross to the Iron Cross. It was awarded sparingly over the war years, and because so few were presented the Cross was held in high regards by the Nazi hierarchy, giving it an aura of exclusivity which it may not have fully deserve since it ranked below the Knights grade of Iron Cross. Great ceremonies were normally staged around recipients, with Hitler almost always presenting the award in front of high ranking Military and party officials.Free shipping ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD & I don’t charge PayPal fees like some of the other guys!
