medal; "War Merit Cross"

Production date
1939-1945
 Description
Corroded and damaged War Merit Cross from the German army. Made of zinc. It consists of a narrow straight armed cross pattee with V-ends, with crossed swords in the angles. The obverse depicts a swastika in a wreath, whilst the reverse has the date 1939 in a similar location. It was found in a canvas bag on the coastal path between Carriden and Blackness, together with 2000-34-3 & 4.
This award was created by Adolf Hitler in 1939 as a successor to the non-combatant Iron Cross which was used in earlier wars (same medal but with a different ribbon). This is a second class War Merit Cross.
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Object detail

Department
Object
Production date
1939-1945
Signature & date
reverse:moulding:"1939"
Associated date
1939-1945
Associated place
Germany
Associated notes
Found in a canvas bag on the coastal path between Carriden and Blackness.
Measurement type, part and reading
Dimensions:0 - Whole:L 4.4cm (L 1 3/4")
Accession number
2000-034-002

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