An Absolutely Mint War Merit Cross Without Swords In Its Original Packet Of Issue By Deschler & Sohn Auction a reinforced hole on the

a reinforced hole on the end of each panel for the feeding of the drawstring

emboss stamped "DER STAHLHOF WIRTSCHAFTSABTEILUNG MAGDEBURG" (The Economic Department Stahlhuf Magdeburg) between the first and second slots from the end

still claiming to be Armstrong

a few indentations on the lid

where he was named Leading Stoker on October 15

An Absolutely Mint War Merit Cross Without Swords In Its Original Packet Of Issue By Deschler & Sohn Auction a reinforced hole on theThis is an absolutely mint War Merit Cross without Swords (Kriegsverdienstkreuz 2. Klasse ohne Schwerter) in top condition; in bronzed tombac; on loop for suspension; with mint original ribbon; measuring 48. 08 mm x 48. 21 mm; weighing 20. 0 grams; with its original paper wrapping and packet of issue; inscribed in black ink Kriegs Verdienstkreuz 2. Klasse ohne Schwerter on the front; inscribed in black ink with Deschler & Sohn, Mnchen 9 on the