Germany, Third Reich. An Honour Cross of the German Mother, Gold Grade, Brooch-Style Miniature Newly Listed Second Marine Division

Second Marine Division

reverse hand engraved "SOMME" above "1916" with the number "75" inside a circle at the far upper right

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Germany, Third Reich. An Honour Cross of the German Mother, Gold Grade, Brooch-Style Miniature Newly Listed Second Marine Division(Ehrenkreuz der Deutschen Mutter in Gold). Constructed of gilded bronze with multi coloured enamels, affixed to an elongated brooch style bar with a horizontal pinback, measuring 60 mm (w) x 22 mm (h) overall, demonstrating a small chip to the enamel of the six oclock arm, an scarce example in better than very fine condition.