A War Merit Cross Second Class With Packet Auction Newfoundland was still a separate

Newfoundland was still a separate British colony which did not enter Canadian Confederation until 1949

former commander of Sicherungs-Regiment 602 in Russia

Glue residue on the reverse of both from previous board mounting

original triangular ribbon with pinback)

A War Merit Cross Second Class With Packet Auction Newfoundland was still a separateTombac, 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.