Germany. A Silver Grade Cross Of Honour Of The German Mother Hold He was subsequently issued four

He was subsequently issued four weeks leave on February 3rd and upon return from leave

's being obtained

as read out at the time of his investiture: "You joined the service in 1920 after four years

his trade as Rigger (Aero

suffered shrapnel (gun shot) wounds

Germany. A Silver Grade Cross Of Honour Of The German Mother Hold He was subsequently issued fourAn example of an extremely well preserved Silver Grade Cross of Honour of the German Mother (Ehrenkreuz der Deutschen Mutter); a Latin cross with concave arms in silvered bronze and blue, white, and black enamels; with sun rays emanating between the arms from the centre applique; on loop for suspension; with a shortened correct replacement ribbon; the obverse with a circular applique bearing a static black enameled swastika (Hakenkreuz) within a