Germany, Third Reich. A Cased Honour Cross Of The German Mother, Gold Grade, By Ziemer & Söhne certificate_of_authenticity maker markings “Reichsverband Pforzheim 51”

maker markings “Reichsverband Pforzheim 51” on back

he had only a few years to show his ability and he was weakened by ill health

The inside is lined in a brownish-green rayon across the shoulders and extends down each side just inside the opening

British war and Victory Medals (with M

then saw a series of postings: to the Sailing Brig H

Germany, Third Reich. A Cased Honour Cross Of The German Mother, Gold Grade, By Ziemer & Söhne certificate_of_authenticity maker markings “Reichsverband Pforzheim 51”(Ehrenkreuz der Deutschen Mutter in Gold). Instituted 16 December 1938. (1938 1945 issue). Constructed of gilded bronze with multi coloured enamels, on loop for suspension from its period original shortened ribbon, consisting of a Latin Cross with blue and white enameled arms, the obverse with a central medallion bearing a black swastika on a white enameled background, circumscribed by a gilt inscription of DER DEUTSCHEN MUTTER (THE GERMAN MOTHER),