Germany, Third Reich. A First Class Cross Of Honour Of The German Mother GTRexclude in die stamped white metal

in die stamped white metal

the obverse depicting a round silver gilt medallion of Ernst des Frommen

He was promoted to the rank of SS-Obersturmbannführer on January 30th

He was awarded the Military Medal while serving with 'D' Battery

beside the original signature of George Cross recipient Geoffrey Riley

Germany, Third Reich. A First Class Cross Of Honour Of The German Mother GTRexclude in die stamped white metal(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