Germany, Imperial. A Decoration For Bereaved Mothers Auction Archive and it appears it was

and it appears it was framed as such)

with the 9th Flotilla

Kampfgeschwader 77 was a Luftwaffe bomber wing

the obverse inscription was altered

inscribed "SOUTH AFRICA 1900" to the right

Germany, Imperial. A Decoration For Bereaved Mothers Auction Archive and it appears it was(Ehrenzeichen fr Wehmtter). Constructed of silvered bronze, the obverse consisting of a round laurel wreath, overlaid by a cherub, a royal crown, and a banner reading TREUE DIENSTE (FAITHFUL SERVICE), the reverse with a barrel hinge and horizontal pinback meeting a round wire catch, unmarked, measuring 39. 59 mm (w) x 42. 89 mm (h), weighing 32. 0 grams, in extremely fine condition.