Germany, Third Reich. A First Class Cross Of Honour Of The German Mother Auction measuring 40 mm (w) x

measuring 40 mm (w) x 112 mm (h)

he served with several SS-Totenkopf-Standarten (SS Death’s Head Battalions) in Brünn

circumscribed “FÜR VERDIENST IM KRIEGE 1914/15” (German - For Merit at War)

stamped "4" on the lid

silvering has been worn

Germany, Third Reich. A First Class Cross Of Honour Of The German Mother Auction measuring 40 mm (w) x(Ehrenkreuz der Deutschen Mutter in Gold). Constructed of gilt bronze with multi coloured enamels, on loop for suspension from period original ribbon, obverse presenting as a blue and white enameled cross patte with an elongated lower arm with a central emblem depicting a swastika ringed with an inscription of DER DEUTSCHEN MUTTER (The German Mother) with arms connectied by stylized sun rays, reverse bears engraved institution date of 16. Dezember