Germany, Third Reich. A Lot of Honour Crosses of the German Mother, All Grades certificate_of_authenticity These decorations underscored Ferdinand’s position

These decorations underscored Ferdinand’s position as a European monarch closely tied to the major royal houses of the late 19th and early 20th centuries

depicting a green enameled alligator superimposed on a red enameled background with a black enameled swastika on the foreground

a Schutzpolizei (Protection Police) off-duty officer’s badge

He was promoted to Captain on November 1

Germany, Third Reich. A Lot of Honour Crosses of the German Mother, All Grades certificate_of_authenticity These decorations underscored Ferdinand’s position(Ehrenkreuze der Deutschen Mutter). A mixed lot of Honour Crosses of the German Mother, in Bronze, Silver, and Gold grades, each constructed of bronze (with silver and gilt finish where applicable) with multi coloured enamels, all on loops for suspension from period original ribbons, each consisting of a Latin Cross with stylized rays joining the quadrants, the obverse of each with blue and white enameled arms, each overlaid by a central white