Merit Cross medal opinions please

[HowardC]

I hope this is in the right forum. May I please get opinions on this merit cross meda, if real, l and what it actually represents? Thank you in advance

[HowardC]

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[PaulR]

Its real. It represents six months of meritorious service to the war effort. Members of the armed forces and military officials (Beamter) were excluded from eligibility. This award was often given en masse to factory workers for a productive period. Farmers, successful and sustained donation drives, and etc...

[HowardC]

Merit cross

Thank you Paul.