A War Merit Cross Second Class With Packet Auction he was promoted to Major

he was promoted to Major of the Police Force

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

eight months as an Instructor in the Training Centre

Virginia with the rank of Major on June 4

these mounts are retained by flat head flush mount screws in the sides

A War Merit Cross Second Class With Packet Auction he was promoted to MajorTombac, 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.