Germany, Third Reich. A Mixed Lot of Honour Crosses of the German Mother, All Grades Hold in turn bearing a number

in turn bearing a number of marks

the obverse reads “GRATI PRINCEPS ET PATRIA FRANC IMP AUG” (A GRATEFUL PRINCE AND COUNTRY

Macdonald was attached to HQ of the 11th Infantry Brigade

consisting of 24 rays

reverse with raised image of German and Italian soldiers grappling with a crocodile

Germany, Third Reich. A Mixed Lot of Honour Crosses of the German Mother, All Grades Hold in turn bearing a number(Ehrenkreuze der Deutschen Mutter). A mixed lot of Honour Crosses of the German Mother in Bronze, Silver, and Gold Grades, each constructed of bronze with multi coloured enamels and with silver and gilt finish where applicable, all on loops for suspension from period original shortened ribbons, each consisting of a Latin Cross with arms joined through the quadrants by stylized rays, the obverse of each with blue and white enameled arms, bearing