A Cased Silver Grade Cross of Honour of the German Mother by Deumer

This is a textbook example of a very well preserved third reich period German 2rd Class “Ehrenkreuz der Deutschen Mutter” with its original case of issue by Wilhelm Deumer of Lüdenscheid. A latin cross with concave arms in silvered bronze and well extremely well preserved blue, white, and black enamels, with sun rays emanating between the arms from the centre applique; on loop for suspension; with its full length period original 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 44.76 mm x 34.99 mm; weighing 11.6 grams; Accompanied by its boutonniere, consisting of an identical miniature version of the Silver Grade Mother’s Cross, with a ribbon tied into a bow, and attached to a horizontal pinback. The case of issue is 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 (maker marked Wilh. Deumer, Lüdenscheid) with a recessed medal bed; functional spring catch with stud release; severed interior fabric hinge cover; functional exterior hinge; measuring 108 mm x 48 mm. The mother’s cross with a moderate chip in the enamels on the bottom right arm. The boutonniere is fully intact. The case is fully intact, with minor scuffing to the edges from storage. Overall better than extremely fine condition.