A Gold Grade Mother’s Cross In Its Original Case Of Issue By Ziemer & Söhne GTRexclude textbook cross by maker "Klein

textbook cross by maker "Klein & Quenzer"

Canadian Defence Force in the rank of Temporary Lieutenant-Colonel

and the sweatband on the interior of the cap has cracked in multiple places

obverse dated "1940"

along with a reinforced slot below that opens into the exterior left waist pocket

A Gold Grade Mother’s Cross In Its Original Case Of Issue By Ziemer & Söhne GTRexclude textbook cross by maker "KleinA gold grade Mothers Cross (Ehrenkreuz der Deutschen Mutter); in gilded bronze with black, white, and blue enamels; with a period original ribbon; measuring 42. 64 mm x 35. 01 mm; weighing 11. 7 grams; Accompanied by its original case of issue; constructed of heavy pressed paper with a dark blue lightly textured faux leather (leatherette) exterior; lined interior lid maker marked Ziemer & Shne, Oberstein; functional push button release; intact