Germany. A Cross of Honour of the German Mother, Second Class

(Ehrenkreuz der Deutschen Mutter 2. Grades). A Latin cross constructed of silvered bronze and red and white enamels; with sun rays emanating between the arms from the centre applique; the obverse with a circular applique bearing a static black enameled swastika (Hakenkreuz) within a 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; suspended from a period original ribbon; measuring 35.01 mm (w) x 45.21 mm (h); weighing 12.4 grams with its ribbon; with a chip in the enamels on the bottom arm of the cross; in overall better than fine condition.