A War Merit Cross Second Class With Packet Archive suggesting that this is a

suggesting that this is a salesman example

112 mm x 232 mm

1917 and continued to be treated at the Manitoba Military Convalescent Home as of December 14

chipping in the white enamels on the tips of two arms on the reverse

A War Merit Cross Second Class With Packet Archive suggesting that this is aTombac, 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.