A Cased Golde Grade Mother’s Cross with Instructions for Wear

A mint third reich period “Ehrenkreuz der Deutschen Mutter” with its original case of issue; 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 its full length period original ribbon that is sewn together at the ends; 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 43.38 mm x 36.07 mm; weighing 15.9 grams with its ribbon. 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 "L. Bertsch, Karlsruhe" in black ink, with a recessed medal bed; functional spring catch with stud release; intact interior fabric hinge cover; functional exterior hinge; measuring 110 mm x 49 mm. Interestingly, this Mother’s Cross is accompanied by a small piece of paper with instructions for wear. It reads that the cross is to be worn around the neck for special occasions only, and that the miniature version is to be worn for day-to-day use; in overall near mint/mint condition.