Germany, Third Reich. An Honour Cross Of The German Mother, Silver Grade Newly Listed In April of 1942

In April of 1942

with even attractive patina

and another crew were on duty the following night

Discharge Certificates and Department of Veteran Affairs

Germany, Third Reich. An Honour Cross Of The German Mother, Silver Grade Newly Listed In April of 1942(Ehrenkreuze der Deutschen Mutter in Silber). Constructed of silvered 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), reverse inscribed with institution date of 16 Dezember 1938 and facsimile of the Fhrer and Reichskanzler, unmarked, measuring 35. 74 mm (w)