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The Knights Cross of the War Merit Cross was a neck order and worn the same way as the Knights Cross of the Iron Cross. [7] There was one extra grade of the War Merit Cross, which was created at the suggestion of Albert Speer: The Knights Cross of the War Merit Cross in Gold (German: Goldenes Ritterkreuz des Kriegsverdienstkreuzes). However ...
The War Merit Cross was in bronze, 38mm wide (1-1/2 inches). The reverse side bears a 5-pointed star on a background of rays. The obverse has the royal cypher ("VE III" under a crown) in the upper arm, "MERITO DI GVERRA" (War Merit) on the horizontal arms and a Roman sword point upwards, on oak leaves, in the lower arm. The ribbon is blue with ...
Military Merit Cross is the name for a military decoration in various states, including: Military Merit Cross (Austria–Hungary) ( Militärverdienstkreuz ) (in three classes) Several orders, decorations, and medals of the German Empire , including the German States of Hesse and Waldeck
The War Merit Cross (German: Kriegsverdienstkreuz) was a military decoration of the Kingdom of Saxony. Established 30 October 1915 by King Frederick Augustus III of Saxony , it was awarded for humanitarian and patriotic work towards the war effort.
Royal Decree #1423 of 4 November 1932 defined new rules for granting the Valor medals, as well as the War Cross for Military Valor and the Cross of Merit of War. In the text of the decree, Articles 1 and 3 define the areas of basic and primary application for the grant of these honors.
Bronze Medal of Military Valor (second award) "An effective promoter, admirable for his faith and courage, a persevering example of military virtue, he voluntarily participated in the Buccari incursion." — Bakar 10–11 February 1918. War Merit Cross (three awards) Commemorative Medal of the Unity of Italy
The award of the German Cross was not a prerequisite for the award of the Knight's Cross of either the Iron Cross or War Merit Cross, and the German Cross could be awarded to Knight's Cross holders. [6] While civilians were not eligible, awards could be made to members of uniformed formations including the police and railway workers. [7]
The War Merit Cross (German: Kriegsverdienstkreuz) was a military decoration awarded by the Grand Duchy of Baden. Established 9 September 1916 by Frederick II, Grand Duke of Baden , the cross was awarded to recognize war service and voluntary work, primarily on the home-front.