Germany, Third Reich. A Cased Honour Cross Of The German Mother In Gold By Robert Hauschild United Republic of I saw Lieut

I saw Lieut

as is often case with late War time awards)

stating "Deeply regret to inform you that your son Private John J Creech Jr USMC was Killed in Action at Tarawa instead of Missing in Action as previously reported

2 mm inclusive of its leaf and crossed swords suspension

the obverse is in good condition with two of the prongs intact - they are bent

Germany, Third Reich. A Cased Honour Cross Of The German Mother In Gold By Robert Hauschild United Republic of I saw Lieut(Ehrenkreuz der Deutschen Mutter in Gold mit Etui). Constructed of gilded bronze with multi coloured enamels, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Latin Cross, the obverse with blue and white enameled arms, with a central black swastika circumscribed by a raised inscription of DER DEUTSCHEN MUTTER (TO THE GERMAN MOTHER), with sun rays between the quadrants of the cross, the reverse with an etched institution date of