The War Merit Cross (German: Kriegsverdienstkreuz) was a decoration of Nazi Germany during the Second World War, which could be awarded to civilians as well as military personnel. It was reissued in 1957 by the Bundeswehr in a De-Nazified version for veterans.
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Famous quotes containing the words war, merit and/or cross:
“I can not believe that war is the best solution. No one won the last war, and no one will win the next war.”
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