Germany. A Gold Grade Cross Of Honour Of The German Mother United Republic of plus gray cloth sewn-in insert

plus gray cloth sewn-in insert on inside front cover

Each medal is bronze gilt

As noted at the time

inscribed in blue ink "Walter -(cousin Maggies - (by marriage to cousin Frank Wynn) - brother Royal Marines - drowned at sea" and numbered "97" and "7582" in pencil on the reverse

It is quite evident that the wing has been glued to the certificate and has been there for a long time

Germany. A Gold Grade Cross Of Honour Of The German Mother United Republic of plus gray cloth sewn-in insertA fine quality and well preserved example of a third reich period Ehrenkreuz der Deutschen Mutter; a Latin cross with concave arms in gilt bronze and blue, white, and black enamels; with sun rays emanating between the arms from the centre applique; on loop for suspension; with a full length correct replacement ribbon; the obverse with a circular applique bearing a static black enameled swastika (Hakenkreuz) within a gilded ring inscribed Der Deutschen