A War Merit Cross 2Nd Class Award Document 1943 Auction with a piece of HJ

with a piece of HJ tunics

and contained within original fitted case of issue

Medal in zinc

inscribed "Concours" (equestrian rating) and date marked in pencil "16

1930 period production with thin pin

A War Merit Cross 2Nd Class Award Document 1943 Auction with a piece of HJTo 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)