Germany. A Silver Grade Cross Of Honour Of The German Mother Hold the reverse inscribed “Für Verdiesnt

the reverse inscribed “Für Verdiesnt im Kriege 1914” (For Merit at War)

along with his Award Documentation and government correspondence

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Germany. A Silver Grade Cross Of Honour Of The German Mother Hold the reverse inscribed “Für VerdiesntAn 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