A German Gold Grade Mother’s Cross With Miniature Archive While at Manning Depot as

While at Manning Depot as Commanding Officer

machine embroidered

The bronze version was worn by soldiers

held in position via black painted bronze buttons on either side

Because of a nervous affection Kesselring wore an almost continuous smile which among Allied soldiers gave him the nickname of “Smiling Albert”

A German Gold Grade Mother’s Cross With Miniature Archive While at Manning Depot asFull Size two piece construction; in bronze with gold coloured gilt and blue, white and black enamels; correct replacement ribbon; 43 mm x 35 mm. Miniature two piece construction; in bronze with gold coloured gilt and blue, white and black enamels; on original bow tied ribbon with pinback; 21 mm x 15 mm; both in near extremely fine condition.