Original German WWII 1st Class Gold Mother’s Cross in Case by Carl Poellath U.S. Edged Weapons We purchased it from a

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PEPE USMC serial number 800894 was a member of the 25th Marine Regiment (25th Marines) in the 4th Marine Division of the United States Marine Corps and participated in some of the most well known battles in the Pacific Theatre during WWII

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This old iron/steel chest measures 15" x 15" x 24" wide

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Original German WWII 1st Class Gold Mother’s Cross in Case by Carl Poellath U.S. Edged Weapons We purchased it from aOriginal Items: Only One Available. This is a wonderful example of The Cross of Honour of the German Mother or Mutterkreuz (Mothers Cross) in gold (1st class, Gold Cross: eligible mothers with eight or more children!). The case is maker marked by Carl Poellath of Schrobenhausen. Reverse of medal reads 16 December 1938, which is the date that the award was first established, along with AH's Signature. Condition of medal rates at excellent. The Cross of