Germany, Third Reich. A Gold Grade Honour of the German Mother with Miniature

A third reich period “Ehrenkreuz der Deutschen Mutter”; Latin cross with concave arms in gilt bronze and blue, white, and black enamels; with sun rays emanating between the arms from the centre applique; on loop for suspension; with a correct replacement 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 42.83 mm x 35.84 mm; weighing 11.6 grams. Accompanied by its miniature; mounted from a tied ribbon, with a horizontal pinback; better than extremely fine condition.