Germany. Third Reich. A Cased Cross Of Honour Of The German Mother, Gold Grade, By Walter & Hanlein Archive obverse illustrating the Cathedral of

obverse illustrating the Cathedral of St

Silver insignia on a silvered bronze and enamelled base

He was offered an honorary degree from RMC which he declined

measuring 27 mm (w) x 41 mm (h) with its suspended crescent moon

he spent ten years as a POW in Russia

Germany. Third Reich. A Cased Cross Of Honour Of The German Mother, Gold Grade, By Walter & Hanlein Archive obverse illustrating the Cathedral of(Ehrenkreuz der Deutschen Mutter 1. Stufe). Instituted on December 16, 1938 by A. H. (Issued 1938 1945). A Latin cross with concave arms in gilded bronze and blue, white, and black enamels with sun rays emanating between the arms from the centre applique, on loop for suspension, with its full length period original ribbon, the obverse with a circular applique bearing a static black enameled swastika (Hakenkreuz) within a gilded ring inscribed Der