A War Merit Cross Second Class With Packet Auction His third right toe had

His third right toe had been removed due to contaction of muscles while in hospital in Birmingham in October 1916 and it was noted that he could only walk 3/4 mile with a a limp

The bandelier was designed to rest upon the shoulder at the junction

he was promoted to Major of the Police Force

eight months as an Instructor in the Training Centre

before being discharged to camp details on January 21

A War Merit Cross Second Class With Packet Auction His third right toe hadTombac, 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.