Germany. A Cross Of Honour Of The German Mother, Second Class Archive Mitzlaff states that the picture

Mitzlaff states that the picture was taken in 1944 in Merseburg

Footnote: Victor Burke was born in West Silverton

measuring 87 mm (w) x 87 mm (h)

which lead to a discussion with another German officer about a rocket developing program at Kummersdorf West

Collar Tabs and Buttons - Officer's Cap Badge (gilt on copper

Germany. A Cross Of Honour Of The German Mother, Second Class Archive Mitzlaff states that the picture(Ehrenkreuz der Deutschen Mutter 2. Grades). A Latin cross constructed of silvered bronze and red and white enamels; with sun rays emanating between the arms from the centre applique; the obverse with a circular applique bearing a static black enameled swastika (Hakenkreuz) within a ring inscribed Der Deutschen Mutter (The German Mother), with all four arms of the cross edged in white enamels with solid blue panels; the reverse dated with the date of