Germany, Third Reich. A Cased Honour Cross Of The German Mother, Gold Grade, By Carl Poellath Archive with reinforcing triangular patches stitched

with reinforcing triangular patches stitched in place in the navy blue bands where they butt the hoist sleeve

both dark patina

worked as a motorist

Footnote: This badge was awarded to the 9th and 10th East Siberian Rifle Regiments

Germany, Third Reich. A Cased Honour Cross Of The German Mother, Gold Grade, By Carl Poellath Archive with reinforcing triangular patches stitched(Ehrenkreuz der Deutschen Mutter in Gold). Constructed of gilded bronze with multi coloured enamels, sun rays emanating between the arms of a Latin Cross 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 its period original ribbon, reverse inscribed with institution date of 16. Dezember 1938 and facsimile of the Fhrer