Original German WWII War Merit Cross Without Swords Second Class With Ribbon Unmarked-
This award was created by Adolf Hitler in 1939 as a successor to the non-combatant Iron Cross which was issued in earlier wars (similar medal but with a different ribbon). The award had two variants: with swords given to soldiers for exceptional service "not in direct connection with combat", and without swords given to civilians for meritorious service in "furtherance of the war effort". This medal had to be earned first before receiving the medal with swords.
The medal shows slight aging and the ribbon is without flaws. Both in excellent condition.
