Germany, Third Reich. An Honour Cross Of The German Mother, Silver Grade Hold 5 mm (w) x 24

5 mm (w) x 24

Ernst Reisse 3

the wreath of of laurel leaves and oak leaves in gray embroidery

1805 and was promoted to Corporal on March 25

1941 he flew 5 minesweeper missions off the coast of Greece and during the Battle of Crete

Germany, Third Reich. An Honour Cross Of The German Mother, Silver Grade Hold 5 mm (w) x 24(Ehrenkreuz der Deutschen Mutter). Constructed of silvered bronze with multi coloured enamels, sun rays emanating between the arms from the centre applique, central medallion depicting a black enameled swastika ringed by a raised inscription of DER DEUTSCHEN MUTTER (The German Mother), on loop for suspension from period original ribbon, reverse inscribed with institution date of 16 Dezember 1938 and facsimile of the Fhrer and Reichskanzler, unmarked,