Germany. A Third Class Cross of Honour of the German Mother

(Ehrenkreuz der Deutschen Mutter III. Grades). A Latin cross with concave arms, constructed of bronze and blue, white, and black enamels, with sun rays emanating between the arms from the centre applique; on a loop for suspension; 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 34.61 mm (w) x 42.81 mm (h); weighing 10.9 grams; a worn example, with lightly bent tips of the arms; in overall better than fine condition.