Germany, Third Reich. A First Class Cross Of Honour Of The German Mother GTRexclude He was awarded the Military

He was awarded the Military Medal while serving with 'D' Battery

beside the original signature of George Cross recipient Geoffrey Riley

He was promoted to the rank of SS-Obersturmbannführer on January 30th

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measuring 180 mm x 270 mm x 260 mm in height

Germany, Third Reich. A First Class Cross Of Honour Of The German Mother GTRexclude He was awarded the Military(Ehrenkreuz der Deutschen Mutter in Gold). Constructed of gilt bronze with multi coloured enamels, on loop for suspension from period original ribbon, obverse presenting as a blue and white enameled cross patte with an elongated lower arm with a central emblem depicting a swastika ringed with an inscription of DER DEUTSCHEN MUTTER (The German Mother) with arms connectied by stylized sun rays, reverse bears engraved institution date of 16. Dezember