Germany. A Cross Of Honour Of The German Mother, Third Class In Bronze Auction Archive black nylon-lined side entry pockets

black nylon-lined side entry pockets on both hips

The Order was presented in its original form with a western-style crown

An Egyptian Order of Merit - Second Class -  Breast Star and Badge with neck ribbon

Upon his discharge

surface rust throughout

Germany. A Cross Of Honour Of The German Mother, Third Class In Bronze Auction Archive black nylon-lined side entry pockets(Ehrenkreuz der Deutschen Mutter III. Klasse). A 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 from its shortened 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 Mother), with all four arms of the cross