A War Merit Cross 2Nd Class Award Document 1943 Auction in original case of issue

in original case of issue with maker markings in top lid

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

After spending a week at the Canadian Corps Reinforcement Camp

In late 1941 Schörner was redeployed to northern Europe and received command of the Mountain Corps Norway where he was promoted to General der Gebirgstruppe

A War Merit Cross 2Nd Class Award Document 1943 Auction in original case of issueTo 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)