A Bronze Grade Cross of Honour of the German Mother in its Packet of Issue by Gebrüder Schmidt

A third reich period “Ehrenkreuz der Deutschen Mutter” in its original packet of issue; Latin cross with concave arms in bronze and blue, white, and black enamels; with sun rays emanating between the arms from the centre applique; on loop for suspension; with its full length period original ribbon; the obverse with a circular applique bearing a static black enameled swastika (Hakenkreuz) within a gilded 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 implementation “10 Dezember 1938”, bearing the facsimile of the Führer and Reichs-Chancellor; measuring 42.54 mm x 35.66 mm; weighing 13.7 grams; with a boutonniere bow with a horizontal pinback. Accompanied by its original paper packet of issue; embossed “Ehrenkreuz der Deutschen Mutter Dritte Stufe” in black gothic script; maker marked “Gebrüder Schmidt, Oberstein an der Nahe” in matching script; measuring 129 mm x 103 mm; better than very fine condition.