Germany. A 1st Class Cross of Honour of the German Mother with Case

(Ehrenkreuz der Deutschen Mutter 1. Grades). A Latin cross with concave arms in gilded bronze and blue, white, and black enamels; with sun rays emanating between the arms from the centre applique; on loop for suspension; with a 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 35.45 mm (w) x 42.98 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 “Heinrich Wander, Gablonz a. D.”, with a recessed medal bed; with a stud release and catch that does not stay closed; intact interior fabric hinge cover; functional exterior hinge; measuring 49 mm (w) x 111 mm (h); in overall better than extremely fine condition.