Three German Mother's Crosses; Gold, Silver & Bronze Auction following German occupation

following German occupation

felt backing on reverse

SS Mountain Troops - 181 x 132 mm of SS Mountain Troops scouting and advancing in the Balkans

or Sector IIIb

with the inscription "ALLZEIT BEREIT" (Always Prepared) above and an arched wreath of laurel leaves below

Three German Mother's Crosses; Gold, Silver & Bronze Auction following German occupationGold Grade (two piece construction, bronze with a gold coloured gilt and enamels, 36 mm x 42. 5 mm, replacement ribbon, intact enamels); Silver Grade (two piece construction, silvered bronze and enamels, 35. 3 mm x 42. 7 mm, replacement ribbon, enamel chipping evident on the centrepiece); and Bronze Grade (two piece construction, bronze and enamels, 35. 5 mm x 42. 5 mm, replacement ribbon, scattered enamel chipping on the arms and centrepiece).