A Class Cross of Honour of the German Mother by Ph. Turk

A third reich period “Ehrenkreuz der Deutschen Mutter” with its case of issue; Latin cross with concave arms in silvered 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 silvered 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 43.36 mm x 36.09 mm; weighing 12.9 grams. With its miniature boutonniere with a tied period original ribbon; missing its horizontal pinback. 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, embossed Ph. Turk, Wien” in black; 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; very fine condition.