Three German Mother's Crosses; Gold, Silver & Bronze Auction Slavko Kvaternik proclaimed the Independent

Slavko Kvaternik proclaimed the Independent State of Croatia

8 mm x 56 mm

finely produced in silver with quality red enamel and gilt centre piece

age spots on the obverse

with the inscription "ALLZEIT BEREIT" (Always Prepared) above and an arched wreath of laurel leaves below

Three German Mother's Crosses; Gold, Silver & Bronze Auction Slavko Kvaternik proclaimed the IndependentGold Grade (two piece construction, bronze with a gold coloured gilt and enamels, 36 mm x 42. 5 mm, replacement ribbon, intact enamels); Silver Grade (two piece construction, silvered bronze and enamels, 35. 3 mm x 42. 7 mm, replacement ribbon, enamel chipping evident on the centrepiece); and Bronze Grade (two piece construction, bronze and enamels, 35. 5 mm x 42. 5 mm, replacement ribbon, scattered enamel chipping on the arms and centrepiece).