Germany, Third Reich. A Mixed Lot of Honour Crosses of the German Mother, All Grades Auction 37 mm (w) x 39

37 mm (w) x 39

Ludwig was a close friend of British composer Benjamin Britten

engraved "RUSSELL BROADNIX" in arched capitals on the reverse

maker marked "VILARDEBO & RIERA HABANA" and marked "FABRICADO EN CUBA" (Made in Cuba) on the reverse cartouche

centre sword affixed by two rivets

Germany, Third Reich. A Mixed Lot of Honour Crosses of the German Mother, All Grades Auction 37 mm (w) x 39(Ehrenkreuze der Deutschen Mutter). A mixed lot of Honour Crosses of the German Mother, all grades, all constructed of bronze with multi coloured enamels and gilt and silver finish where applicable, on loops for suspension from period original ribbons, each consisting of a Latin Cross with stylized rays joining the quadrants, the obverse with blue and white enameled arms, bearing a central white enameled disc overlaid by a black swastika,