Germany, Third Reich. An Honour Cross of the German Mother, Gold Grade with Case, by Heinrich Wander United Republic of 4 mm (w) x 44

4 mm (w) x 44

measuring 29 mm (w) x 30 mm (h) each

1916 - September 1

Renner is shown on the roll of the 41 man Villa Nova Rifle Company and is listed on page 272 of the "Canada General Service Medal Roll

measuring 64 mm x 70 mm

Germany, Third Reich. An Honour Cross of the German Mother, Gold Grade with Case, by Heinrich Wander United Republic of 4 mm (w) x 44(Ehrenkreuz der Deutschen Mutter in Gold mit Etui). Constructed of gilded bronze with multi coloured enamels, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Latin Cross with its arms joined through the quadrants by stylized rays, the obverse with blue and white enameled arms, bearing a central white enameled disc overlaid by a black swastika, circumscribed by an inscription of DER DEUTSCHEN MUTTER (TO THE GERMAN MOTHER), the