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

An example of a well preserved Gold Grade Cross of Honour of the German Mother (Ehrenkreuz der Deutschen Mutter in Gold); 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 period original ribbon; the obverse with a circular applique bearing a static black enameled swastika (Hakenkreuz) within a gilt bronze 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 35.93 mm (w) x 43.22 mm (h); weighing 12.8 grams; Accompanied by its miniature; measuring 16.02 mm (w) x 21.36 mm (h); weighing 2.3 grams; with light glue remains on the reverse from previous collector mounting; in overall extremely fine condition.