| War Cross for Civil Merits Kriegskreuz für Zivilverdienste | |
|---|---|
 War Cross for Civil Merits, first class | |
| Type | Four class, Civil decoration |
| Awarded for | Distinguished service through outstanding zeal and sacrifice to the war effort |
| Presented by |  Austria-Hungary |
| Status | No longer awarded after the fall of the Austrian Empire |
| Established | 16 August 1915 |
| Last awarded | 1918 |
| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | Military Merit Cross |
| Next (lower) | Military Merit Medal |
The War Cross for Civil Merits (German: Kriegskreuz für Zivilverdienste) was a civil award of Austria-Hungary. Established on 16 August 1915 by Emperor Franz Joseph I of Austria, it recognized civilian war service during World War I.[1] The cross could also be awarded to military officers for their contributions to the war but were not directly involved in combat operations.
- ^ "Kriegskreuz für Zividienste" (in German). Dhm.de. 31 October 2011. Retrieved 10 June 2012.