Germany, Third Reich. A First Class Cross Of Honour Of The German Mother Auction Archive inscribed “Für Verdienst im Kriege

inscribed “Für Verdienst im Kriege 1914” in Gothic lettering

in the woods

He ceased to be attached to the 1st Divisional Cyclist Company on attachment to the 12th Brigade

showing flooding caused by the Vistula river (Polish: Wisła)

2) A Saxon Merit Order Knight’s Cross ribbon with miniature Swords

Germany, Third Reich. A First Class Cross Of Honour Of The German Mother Auction Archive inscribed “Für Verdienst im Kriege(Ehrenkreuz der Deutschen Mutter in Gold). Constructed of gilt bronze with multi coloured enamels, on loop for suspension from period original ribbon, obverse presenting as a blue and white enameled cross patte with an elongated lower arm with a central emblem depicting a swastika ringed with an inscription of DER DEUTSCHEN MUTTER (The German Mother) with arms connectied by stylized sun rays, reverse bears engraved institution date of 16. Dezember