A War Merit Cross 2Nd Class Award Document 1943 Archive bronze rose

bronze rose

1914 – October 27

both documents are in better than extremely fine/near mint condition

crown crafted out of black wool with triple gold bullion austrian knot braid in the centre

flaw in the white enamelling on one ray of the Breast Star

A War Merit Cross 2Nd Class Award Document 1943 Archive bronze roseTo NCO Felix Patalas. It is dated to January 30, 1943, and carries a facsimile of the Supreme Commander West, Generalfeldmarschall Gerd von Rundstedt (18751953), recipient of the Knights Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords. Patalas served in the 1st Detachment of the Armoured Artillery Regiment 2 (Sfl. = Selbstfahrlafette, self propelled artillery).(C: 142)