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Medal · Germany (Third Reich)
Kriegsverdienstmedaille
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Sold median$41
median of 192 recent sales, 321 in all · typically $30 – $63 · 41 for sale now
All classes, authentic single pieces, US dollars with buyer's premium; recent = dated sales of the last 10 years. Updated 3 Nov 2026.
The War Merit Medal (Kriegsverdienstmedaille) was a World War II German military decoration awarded to recognize outstanding service by civilians in relation to the war effort. It was instituted on 19 August 1940 and usually awarded to those workers in factories who significantly exceeded work quotas. The War Merit Medal was awarded only to German and non-German civilians, and to men and women. An estimated 4.9 million medals were awarded by the end of the war in Europe. It was closely related to the War Merit Cross, which could be awarded to military personnel and civilians alike for outstanding service to the war effort.
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Sold: realised prices with buyer's premium, median and middle 50%. Buy now: asking prices, kept separate.
Class not stated
with Swords
2nd Class
2nd Class with Swords
Bronze
1st Class
| Class | Sold median | Typical range | Sales | Buy now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class not stated | $39 | $29 – $56 | 170last 17 Oct 2026 | 31 listed · $28 – $50 |
| with Swords | $38 | $25 – $91 | 5last 25 Feb 2022 | 3 listed · $50 – $86 |
| 2nd Class | $63 | $54 – $63 | 5last 11 Jun 2025 | None listed |
| 2nd Class with Swords | $75 | $74 – $84 | 4last 16 Aug 2026 | None listed |
1st Class with Swords
Silver
| Class | Sold median | Typical range | Sales | Buy now |
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Invaluablesold
$20
+ est. 25% premium ≈ $25 paid
| Bronze |
|---|
| $46 |
| $36 – $51 |
| 5last 16 Oct 2021 |
| None listed |
| 1st Class | $100 | $98 – $1,550 | 3last 14 Apr 2023 | None listed |
|---|
| 1st Class with Swords | $138 | $138 | 1last 14 Apr 2020 | None listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silver | $668 | $668 | 1last 8 Jul 2026 | None listed |
Epic Artifacts
$45
£38
approximately ≈ $50
BHZ Militaria
€35
approximately ≈ $40
MA-Shopsseen
$42
MA-Shopsseen
$42
MA-Shopsseen
$46
Griffin Militaria
$40