Germany, Third Reich. An Honour Cross Of The German Mother, Bronze Grade United Republic of and Inspector General for German

and Inspector General for German Roadways Fritz Todt

measuring 46 mm x 46 mm

It was founded in 1858 as a chivalric order of the Duchy of Nassau by Adolphe of Nassau in honour of his namesake and ancestor

while serving aboard H

He was retired in 1972 in the rank of Oberst (Colonel)

Germany, Third Reich. An Honour Cross Of The German Mother, Bronze Grade United Republic of and Inspector General for German(Ehrenkreuz der Deutschen Mutter). Constructed of bronze with multi coloured enamels, sun rays emanating between the arms from the centre applique, central medallion depicting a black enameled swastika ringed by a raised inscription of DER DEUTSCHEN MUTTER (The German Mother), on loop for suspension from period original ribbon, reverse inscribed with institution date of 16 Dezember 1938 and facsimile of the Fhrer and Reichskanzler, unmarked, measuring