Germany, Third Reich. An Honour Cross of the German Mother, Gold Grade with Case, by Alois Rettenmaier Republic of All in fine to very

All in fine to very fine condition

He was awarded the Naval Long Service and Good Conduct Medal on June 18

Gemeinschaft Kraft durch Freude an den Rhein Gau Koblenz Trier” badge

above a maker code of “CXN” indicating production by Emil Busch A

It is dated to Berlin on April 20

Germany, Third Reich. An Honour Cross of the German Mother, Gold Grade with Case, by Alois Rettenmaier Republic of All in fine to very(Ehrenkreuz der Deutschen Mutter in Gold mit Etui). Constructed of gilded bronze with multi coloured enamels, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Latin Cross with its arms joined through the quadrants by stylized rays, the obverse with blue and white enameled arms, bearing a central white disc overlaid by a black swastika, circumscribed by an inscription of DER DEUTSCHEN MUTTER (TO THE GERMAN MOTHER), the reverse