A War Merit Cross Second Class With Packet Auction former commander of Sicherungs-Regiment 602

former commander of Sicherungs-Regiment 602 in Russia

escaped through the nose escape hatch

which is generally reserved for French citizens

Glue residue on the reverse of both from previous board mounting

at the age of 81

A War Merit Cross Second Class With Packet Auction former commander of Sicherungs-Regiment 602Tombac, 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.