Germany. A Third Class Cross Of Honour Of The German Mother Auction Archive The blade’s reverse ricasso is

The blade’s reverse ricasso is marked with the maker mark of Weyersberg Kirschbaum & Cie AG of Solingen

called a "Regimental Lucky Pocket Piece" and retailed for twenty-five cents

WO14/1 Scutari Muster Roll January-March 1855 remarks indicate he joined on the 22nd January and died on the 27th

a superbly made decoration in slightly worn condition

with silver clasp "Campagna 1895-96"

Germany. A Third Class Cross Of Honour Of The German Mother Auction Archive The blade’s reverse ricasso is(Ehrenkreuz der Deutschen Mutter III. Grades). A Latin cross with concave arms, constructed of bronze and blue, white, and black enamels, with sun rays emanating between the arms from the centre applique; on a loop for suspension; the obverse with a circular applique bearing a static black enameled swastika (Hakenkreuz) within a gilded ring inscribed Der Deutschen Mutter (The German Mother), with all four arms of the cross edged in white enamels with