Germany, Third Reich. An Honour Cross Of The German Mother, Bronze Grade Hold Accompanied by an Old Contemptibles

Accompanied by an Old Contemptibles Association Membership Badge (in copper

which appeared in the Fourth Supplement to the London Gazette 30561 of Tuesday

his military career lasted at least until late 1916

with Lake taking on the rank of Sapper

Germany, Third Reich. An Honour Cross Of The German Mother, Bronze Grade Hold Accompanied by an Old Contemptibles(Ehrenkreuz der Deutschen Mutter in Bronze). Constructed of bronze with multi coloured enamels, sun rays emanating between the arms of a Latin Cross 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 with period original ribbon, reverse inscribed with institution date of 16 Dezember 1938 and facsimile of the Fhrer and Reichskanzler,