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

An example of an extremely well preserved Silver Grade Cross of Honour of the German Mother (Ehrenkreuz der Deutschen Mutter); a Latin cross with concave arms in silvered bronze and blue, white, and black enamels; with sun rays emanating between the arms from the centre applique; on loop for suspension; with a shortened correct replacement ribbon; the obverse with a circular applique bearing a static black enameled swastika (Hakenkreuz) within a silvered 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 36.08 mm (w) x 43.56 mm (h); weighing 13.2 grams; in near mint condition.