Ribbon for the Knight's Cross of the War Merit Cross (Band zum Ritterkreuz des Kriegsverdienstkreuz 1939). The Knights Cross to the War Merit Cross was introduced on 19 August 1940. The Knight Cross to the War Merit Cross was presented to those who already held the previous two grades, the war merit cross 2nd & 1st class. All recommendations were forwarded through the OKW or the Reichsminister to Hitler, who personally reviewed and approved/denied candidates. There were 211 Knights Cross to the War Merit Cross with Swords presented, and 48 were presented without Swords. The Knights Cross was worn at the neck, exactly like the Knights Cross to the Iron Cross. This is the ribbon for the Knight's Cross of the War Merit Cross. The ribbon is originally confectioned and is in full original length. Perfect for completing your Knight's Cross, hard to find original ribbon!