Kriegsverdienstmedaille JFS

**Kevin Grootaers** · 03-17-2014, 10:51 AM

Hi guys,

I could pick up this recently for a very good price.

**Espenlaub Militaria** · 03-17-2014 10:51 AM

We also buy and trade your items and full collections!

**Danmark** · 03-17-2014, 10:55 AM

I like it Kevin - these are underrated and with a name and packet it makes a nice complete unit!

Cheers, Dan

**Woolgar** · 03-17-2014, 01:42 PM

A nice set indeed! The packet is not often found

Nick

**Kevin Grootaers** · 03-17-2014, 04:49 PM

Thanks guys much appreciated.

**GreekMilitaria** · 03-17-2014, 05:18 PM

Nice set !
one question what where these medals awarded for?
I've seen many in the antique stores but not with their packet

**Kevin Grootaers** · 03-17-2014, 05:39 PM

by GreekMilitaria

Nice set !
one question what where these medals awarded for?
I've seen many in the antique stores but not with their packet

It was a awarded to recognize outstanding service by civilians in connection with the war effort.

**Erno** · 03-17-2014, 05:53 PM

It is my understanding that the Kriegsverdienstmedaille was created as an alternative to the Kriegsverdienstkreuz, because the latter had lost some of its 'credibility' as a result of being over-awarded. The medal as opposed to the cross was awarded for any meritorious activity in contribution to the war effort, such as factory work. The others may correct me if I'm wrong about any of this, as I can't remember where I read it.

**Walkwolf** · 03-17-2014, 06:46 PM

Strictly a civilian award Erno.........

**Erno** · 03-17-2014, 07:59 PM

by Walkwolf

Strictly a civilian award Erno.........

Certainly they were only for civilians such as factory workers and the like, but what about the reason for their institution? Is it true that they were instituted to remedy the loss of prestige suffered by the KVK ohne Schwerter?