A Gold Grade Mother’s Cross In Its Original Case Of Issue By Ziemer & Söhne GTRexclude then employed at National Defence

then employed at National Defence Headquarters in Ottawa with the D

named to Gefr

He ended his career as an Oberstleutnant with 50 kills to his credit

which became known as the Doolittle Raid

A Gold Grade Mother’s Cross In Its Original Case Of Issue By Ziemer & Söhne GTRexclude then employed at National DefenceA gold grade Mothers Cross (Ehrenkreuz der Deutschen Mutter); in gilded bronze with black, white, and blue enamels; with a period original ribbon; measuring 42. 64 mm x 35. 01 mm; weighing 11. 7 grams; Accompanied by its original case of issue; constructed of heavy pressed paper with a dark blue lightly textured faux leather (leatherette) exterior; lined interior lid maker marked Ziemer & Shne, Oberstein; functional push button release; intact