Germany. A Bronze Grade Cross of Honour of the German Mother Archive Vienna Volunteer Rescue Society Merit

Vienna Volunteer Rescue Society Merit Badge (multi-piece hollow construction

maker label on bottom for HAUPTMÜNZAMT WIEN III

six-pointed star below the bust

8th (Service) Battalion

measuring 114 mm (w) x 78 mm (h)

Germany. A Bronze Grade Cross of Honour of the German Mother Archive Vienna Volunteer Rescue Society MeritAn example of a third reich period Ehrenkreuz der Deutschen Mutter; a Latin cross with concave arms in bronze and blue, white, and black enamels; with sun rays emanating between the arms from the centre applique; on loop for suspension; with a full length period original ribbon with the ends sown together; the obverse with a circular applique bearing a static black enameled swastika (Hakenkreuz) within a gilded ring inscribed Der Deutschen Mutter (The