Germany. A Gold Grade Cross of Honour of the German Mother

A fine quality and well preserved example of a third reich period “Ehrenkreuz der Deutschen Mutter”; 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 a full length 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 34.98 mm (w) x 45.14 mm (h); weighing 11.8 grams; tiny spot of oxidation on the reverse from age; in overall very fine condition.