(Ehrenkreuze der Deutschen Mutter mit Miniaturen). A of three Honour Crosses of the German
Mother, all constructed of bronze with multi-coloured enamels and applicable exterior finishes,
on loops for suspension from period original shortened ribbons, all consisting of Latin Crosses
with stylized sun rays joining the quadrants, the obverse of each with blue and white enameled
arms, with central white enameled medallions bearing black swastikas, all circumscribed by
raised inscriptions of “DER DEUTSCHEN MUTTER” (“TO THE GERMAN MOTHER”), the reverse of
each bearing engraved institution dates of “16. DEZEMBER 1938” and signatures of the Führer,
all unmarked and measuring 16 mm (w) x 21 mm (h), with some flecking of enamels evident, in
overall near extremely fine condition, accompanied by matching miniatures for each grade, of
identical appearance and construction, in overall near extremely fine condition.