A 1st Class Cross of Honour of the German Mother by Carl Poellath

A third reich period Gold Grade/1st Class “Ehrenkreuz der Deutschen Mutter” with its original case of issue and boutonniere; Latin cross with concave arms in gilded 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 (currently taped together via old sticky tape); 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 42.78 mm x 35.30 mm; weighing 16.3 grams. Accompanied by its case of issue; constructed of heavy pressed paper with a dark blue lightly textured faux leather (leatherette) exterior, with the outline of a Mother’s Cross embossed in gold on the outside lid; lined interior lid maker marked Carl Poellath Schrobenhausen with a recessed medal bed; functional spring catch with stud release; intact interior fabric hinge cover; functional exterior hinge; measuring 114 mm x 52 mm; the boutonniere consisting of a bowtie ribbon sewn onto a horizontal pinback; near mint condition.