Germany. A Cross Of Honour Of The German Mother, First Class Auction Footnote: The medal was instituted

Footnote: The medal was instituted on June 29

the Spanish Cross in Gold with Swords and Diamonds

later achieving the rank of Petty Officer (Temporary) on October 10

NSBO Enlisted Buckle - Early 1933 pattern

Germany. A Cross Of Honour Of The German Mother, First Class Auction Footnote: The medal was instituted(Ehrenkreuz der Deutschen Mutter 1. Grades). A Latin cross constructed of gilt bronze and red and white enamels; with sun rays emanating between the arms from the centre applique; the obverse with a circular applique bearing a static black enameled swastika (Hakenkreuz) within a gilded ring inscribed Der Deutschen Mutter (The German Mother), with all four arms of the cross edged in white enamels with solid blue panels; the reverse dated with the date