A War Merit Cross Second Class With Packet Auction escaped through the nose escape

escaped through the nose escape hatch

at the age of 81

former commander of Sicherungs-Regiment 602 in Russia

By Command of His Excellency The Governor General

Reserve- Division des Eiserne Kreuz 2 Klasse" (is defined by the Commander of the 48th Reserve Division of the Iron Cross 2nd class)

A War Merit Cross Second Class With Packet Auction escaped through the nose escapeTombac, 49 mm, independent original ribbon, all traces of bronzing is gone due to extensive corrosion, as found. Wrapped in tissue paper, in its paper packet of issue, inscribed in black ink "Kriegs=Berdienstkreuz 2. Klasse ohne Schwerter" on the front panel, the maker's identification having been cut out of the back panel, separation evident on two sides, lightly soiled, undulated, packet fair.