A War Merit Cross Second Class With Packet Auction which is generally reserved for

which is generally reserved for French citizens

at the age of 81

Glue residue on the reverse of both from previous board mounting

former commander of Sicherungs-Regiment 602 in Russia

A War Merit Cross Second Class With Packet Auction which is generally reserved forTombac, 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.