War Merit Cross (German: Kriegsverdienstkreuz) was created by Adolf Hitler in October 1939,it was awarded to german military personnel and civilians for meritorious service at the front or behind the lines.It has three classes:War Merit Cross 2nd Class, War Merit Cross 1st Class, and Knights Cross of the War Merit Cross.Knights Cross of the War Merit Cross was considered to be ranked higher than the German Cross in silver, but below the Knights Cross of the Iron Cross.A total of 118 awards of the Knights Cross of the War Merit Cross with swords, and 137 awards without swords were awarded.

 

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