A Gold Grade Mother’s Cross In Its Original Case Of Issue By Ziemer & Söhne Newly Listed a shrapnel wound to the

a shrapnel wound to the back and to the head

two aluminum gulls

both the medal and brooch are engraved on reverse: “Margaret I

reverse marked with the number C28L

likely brought on by stress in regards to things at home with his wife

A Gold Grade Mother’s Cross In Its Original Case Of Issue By Ziemer & Söhne Newly Listed a shrapnel wound to theA 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