A Bronze Grade Mother’s Cross With Original Packet Of Issue By Karl Wurster Auction likely of Italian WWI period

likely of Italian WWI period manufacture

inscribed "AWARDED BY THE GOVERNMENT OF CANADA FOR LONG AND EFFICIENT SERVICE" and engraved "W

overlaying a navy blue scalloped base

Wellington at one point put the Finch into a “steep climbing turn” close to the ground

A Bronze Grade Mother’s Cross With Original Packet Of Issue By Karl Wurster Auction likely of Italian WWI periodA Cross of Honour of the German Mother; third class; in bronze, with blue, white, and black enamels; on correct replacement ribbon; measuring 45 mm x 35 mm; original packet of issue with Ehrenkreuz der Deutschen Mutter Dritte Stufe printed on the obverse; maker marked Karl Wurster Markneukirchen on reverse; measuring 129 mm x 105 mm; overall near mint condition.