Germany, Third Reich. A Cased Honour Cross Of The German Mother, Gold Grade, By Carl Poellath Archive both dark patina

both dark patina

18 mm x 20

Eventually she was tortured and executed for her faith

London Gazette 3 June 1919: For meritorious services in connection with the War in Mesopotamia

extensive wear and soiling evident on the exterior

Germany, Third Reich. A Cased Honour Cross Of The German Mother, Gold Grade, By Carl Poellath Archive both dark patina(Ehrenkreuz der Deutschen Mutter in Gold). Constructed of gilded bronze with multi coloured enamels, sun rays emanating between the arms of a Latin Cross from the centre applique, central medallion depicting a black enameled swastika ringed by a raised inscription of DER DEUTSCHEN MUTTER (THE GERMAN MOTHER), on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, reverse inscribed with institution date of 16. Dezember 1938 and facsimile of the Fhrer