Two-piece construction; in silvered bronze and black, blue, and white enamels; with its original (shortened) ribbon and a mint and unused full-length ribbon still in its original paper wrapper; measuring 42.59 mm x 35.58 mm; weighing 12.0 grams; near extremely fine condition. Original packet of issue embossed “Ehrenkreuz der Deutschen Mutter, Zweite Stufe” embossed in black ink; reverse maker marked “Fritz Zimmermann, Stuttgart: measuring 131 mm x 104 mm; extremely fine condition.