Germany, Third Reich. An Honour Cross Of The German Mother, Silver Grade Archive and three very small holes

and three very small holes

although the key has been lost through time

the right side secured by one threaded screwpost with retaining nut that is visible on the interior

when she was reacquired by the Royal Canadian Navy

Fighting with great bravery against considerable odds

Germany, Third Reich. An Honour Cross Of The German Mother, Silver Grade Archive and three very small holes(Ehrenkreuz der Deutschen Mutter). Constructed of silvered 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,