Germany, Third Reich. An Honour Cross of the German Mother, Silver Grade with Case, by Carl Poellath

(Ehrenkreuz der Deutschen Mutter in Silber mit Etui). Constructed of silvered bronze with multi-coloured enamels, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Latin Cross with its arm joined through the quadrants by stylized sun rays, the obverse with blue and white enameled arms, with a central white enameled disc bearing a black swastika, circumscribed by a raised inscription of “DER DEUTSCHEN MUTTER” (“TO THE GERMAN MOTHER”), the reverse bearing an etched institution date of “16. DEZEMBER 1938” and signature of the Führer, unmarked, measuring 36 mm (w) x 46 mm (h), accompanied by its period original presentation case, constructed of a light wooden frame with a faux dark blue leather exterior liner, the lid bearing a gilt depiction of the award, the interior with a white rayon lid liner and white felt medal bed, the lid liner bearing a maker’s mark of “CARL POELLATH, SCHROBENHAUSEN”, closing with a functional metal spring catch with exterior stud release, measuring 50 mm (w) x 110 mm (l) x 20 mm (h), with material fatigue evident throughout the case, in overall better than very fine condition.