Germany. A Gold Grade Mother’s Cross by A. Rettenmaler with Case

A textbook example of a very well preserved third reich period Gold Grade Mother’s Cross “Ehrenkreuz der Deutschen Mutter” with its original case of issue; a 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 (previously repaired); 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 35.11 mm (w) x 45.04 mm (h); weighing 13.0 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 - marked “A. Rettenmaler Schwäb.-Gmünd”; with a recessed medal bed; functional spring catch with stud release; severed interior fabric hinge cover; functional exterior hinge (slightly loose and fragile); measuring 50 mm (w) x 110 mm (h); the case in fair condition, but the cross with light contact marks, in overall extremely fine condition.