Germany. A Gold Grade Mother’s Cross By A. Rettenmaler With Case Auction A 1934 Gelsenkirchen “Weg zum

A 1934 Gelsenkirchen “Weg zum Deutschen Osten” badge

The book is stamped in Warnsdorf (modern day Varnsdorf

but did see short postings at times in Montreal

He later became Adjutant 2 1/c at the Basic Training Centre in Orillia

measuring 220 mm in length and rating near mint

Germany. A Gold Grade Mother’s Cross By A. Rettenmaler With Case Auction A 1934 Gelsenkirchen “Weg zumA textbook example of a very well preserved third reich period Gold Grade Mothers Cross Ehrenkreuz der Deutschen Mutter with its original case of issue; a Latin cross with concave arms in gilt bronze and blue, white, and black enamels; with sun rays emanating between the arms from the centre applique; on loop for suspension; with its full length period original ribbon (previously repaired); the obverse with a circular applique bearing a static black