Germany, Third Reich. A Cased Honour Cross Of The German Mother, Gold Grade Hold 1890- In brass

1890- In brass

he attended the Service School NTSch (Fire Control - Advanced)  in the Navy Yard

and on all occasions has shown keenness and the real offensive spirit

He first had difficulty in breathing while in France

Colonel John Preston Terrell

Germany, Third Reich. A Cased Honour Cross Of The German Mother, Gold Grade Hold 1890- In brass(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 with period original ribbon, reverse inscribed with institution date of 16 Dezember 1938 and facsimile of the Fhrer and Reichskanzler,