The War Merit Cross (German: Kriegsverdienstkreuz) was a military decoration awarded by the Grand Duchy of Baden.

Established 9 September 1916 by Frederick II, Grand Duke of Baden, the cross was awarded to recognize war service and voluntary work, primarily on the home-front.

In the center of the obverse of the cross is a circular silver medallion.

The medallion depicts the a crowned griffin holding a sword in its right hand and a shield with the arms of Baden in its left.

The reverse of the medallion bears the crowned cipher of Grand Duke Friedrich II.