A German Mother's Cross; Gold Grade With Case Newly Listed number impressed "73520" on the

number impressed "73520" on the reverse

July and September 1900

34 mm x 47 mm

Clarke's battalion was charged with capturing a fifty-yard-long salient between the Canadian position at Mouquet Farm and Courcelette to the north

gilt wear with scattered enamel chipping and loss overall

A German Mother's Cross; Gold Grade With Case Newly Listed number impressed "73520" on theTwo piece construction, bronze with a gold coloured gilt and enamels, 35. 3 mm x 42. 8 mm, on full length ribbon, intact enamels, extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, gilt Mother's Cross on the lid, maker marked "Alois Rettenmaier Schwb. Gmnd." on the inside lid, scuffing and wear on the exterior, case near very fine.