Germany. A Cross Of Honour Of The German Mother, Bronze Grade, With Its Miniature Hold Footnote: William John Johnston was

Footnote: William John Johnston was born on July 2

Footnote: Awarded to select civilian and military pensioners

inscribed "UNITED FIRE BRIGADES ASSOCIATION" above and "AUXILIUM IN PERICULO" (Power in Danger) in Latin on the ribbon banner below

The medal was intended to recognize those military service members who had performed military duty in the European Theater (to include North Africa and the Middle East) during the years of the Second World War

silver cross pattée with smooth arms

Germany. A Cross Of Honour Of The German Mother, Bronze Grade, With Its Miniature Hold Footnote: William John Johnston was(Ehrenkreuz der Deutschen Mutter, 1. Grade). A Latin cross constructed of bronze and red and white enamels; with sun rays emanating between the arms from the centre applique; the obverse with a circular applique bearing a static black enameled swastika (Hakenkreuz) within a ring inscribed Der Deutschen Mutter (The German Mother), with all four arms of the cross edged in white enamels with solid blue panels; the reverse dated with the date of