with nearly all of its original gilt remaining
the exterior bearing an inscription of “EHRENKREUZ DER DEUTSCHEN MUTTER DRITTE STUFE” and a maker’s mark of “G
before being discharged on May 1st
This was highest Prussian bravery award for enlisted soldiers and only about 1350 Crosses awarded during 1914-18 period
worn on a replacement burgundy silk ribbon via the original striated ring
Germany, Third Reich. A Mixed Lot of Badges and Insignia GTRexclude with nearly all of its(Abzeichen und Insignien). A mixed lot of badges and insignia, including: 1. A Heer EM NCOs visor cap eagle, constructed of aluminum, the reverse retaining one of three attachment prongs, maker marked with the logo of Friedrich Linden, Ldenscheid, measuring 68 mm (w) x 28 mm (h), in better than very fine condition. 2. A second Heer EM NCOs visor cap eagle, constructed of silvered zink, the reverse retaining all four attachment prongs, unmarked,