Three German Mother's Crosses; Gold, Silver & Bronze Auction reverse inscribed "ZEM GEDENKEN UNSERER

reverse inscribed "ZEM GEDENKEN UNSERER GEFALLENEN" in the centre and surrounded by the inscription "ZUR ERRICHTUNG DES REICHSEHRENMAIS"

Slavko Kvaternik proclaimed the Independent State of Croatia

with the inscription "ALLZEIT BEREIT" (Always Prepared) above and an arched wreath of laurel leaves below

felt backing on reverse

Three German Mother's Crosses; Gold, Silver & Bronze Auction reverse inscribed "ZEM GEDENKEN UNSERERGold Grade (two piece construction, bronze with a gold coloured gilt and enamels, 36 mm x 42. 5 mm, replacement ribbon, intact enamels); Silver Grade (two piece construction, silvered bronze and enamels, 35. 3 mm x 42. 7 mm, replacement ribbon, enamel chipping evident on the centrepiece); and Bronze Grade (two piece construction, bronze and enamels, 35. 5 mm x 42. 5 mm, replacement ribbon, scattered enamel chipping on the arms and centrepiece).