Original Kriegsverdienstmedaille (War Merit Medal), a decoration instituted in 1939 and awarded for non-combat contributions to the German war effort during the Second World War. This example shows the standard obverse with the War Merit Cross design, and the reverse inscription “Für Kriegsverdienst 1939.”
The medal comes with its period ribbon, showing expected age wear and fraying at the fold. The bronze finish displays even patina and handling marks consistent with an authentic mid-war piece. This version bears no maker mark, as commonly encountered on unmarked examples produced by several wartime manufacturers.
Type: War Merit Medal (Kriegsverdienstmedaille)
Institution Date: 1939
Material: Bronze alloy
Ribbon: Original, with age wear
Maker: Unmarked (wartime production)
Condition: Good vintage condition with patina and ribbon wear typical for age
Notes: Historical collectable—non-combat award issued for civilian or military service contributions.
