Germany, Third Reich. A Mixed Lot of Honour Crosses of the German Mother, All Grades Auction The order was frequently awarded

The order was frequently awarded to foreigners in an honorary way and for cultural or social merit to Japan

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Ludwig was a close friend of British composer Benjamin Britten

engraved "RUSSELL BROADNIX" in arched capitals on the reverse

their crews were forced to either bail out over China or crash-land along the coast

Germany, Third Reich. A Mixed Lot of Honour Crosses of the German Mother, All Grades Auction The order was frequently awarded(Ehrenkreuze der Deutschen Mutter). A mixed lot of Honour Crosses of the German Mother, all grades, all constructed of bronze with multi coloured enamels and gilt and silver finish where applicable, on loops for suspension from period original ribbons, each consisting of a Latin Cross with stylized rays joining the quadrants, the obverse with blue and white enameled arms, bearing a central white enameled disc overlaid by a black swastika,