Germany, Third Reich. An Honour Cross Of The German Mother, Gold Grade Archive the reverse inscribed “FÜR TAPFERKEIT”

the reverse inscribed “FÜR TAPFERKEIT” (German - For Bravery) within an open-ended laurel and oak wreath

He was treated and declared Category "A" (Fit for General Service)

engraved "THOMAS J

After the declaration of war in Korea

In stamped brass painted grey

Germany, Third Reich. An Honour Cross Of The German Mother, Gold Grade Archive the reverse inscribed “FÜR TAPFERKEIT”(Ehrenkreuz der Deutschen Mutter in Gold). Constructed of gilded bronze with multi coloured enamels, on loop for suspension from a period original bow tie ribbon with horizontal pinback, consisting of a Latin Cross, the obverse with blue and white enameled arms and sun rays between the quadrants, with a central white enameled disc bearing a black swastika, circumscribed by a raised inscription of DER DEUTSCHEN MUTTER (TO THE GERMAN MOTHER), the