A Bronze Grade Cross Of Honour Of The German Mother In Its Packet Of Issue By Gebrüder Schmidt Auction marked "V-21" (Vanguard Industries) on

marked "V-21" (Vanguard Industries) on the reverse

Springsteen

3 Military District) and Quartermaster Sergeant Instructor (May 1

was awarded this decoration in respect of the following services

A Bronze Grade Cross Of Honour Of The German Mother In Its Packet Of Issue By Gebrüder Schmidt Auction marked "V-21" (Vanguard Industries) onA third reich period Ehrenkreuz der Deutschen Mutter in its original packet of issue; Latin cross with concave arms in bronze and blue, white, and black enamels; with sun rays emanating between the arms from the centre applique; on loop for suspension; with its full length period original ribbon; the obverse with a circular applique bearing a static black enameled swastika (Hakenkreuz) within a gilded ring inscribed Der Deutschen Mutter (The German