Germany, Third Reich. A Pair of Miniature Honour Crosses of the German Mother

(Ehrenkreuze der Deutschen Mutter). A pair of miniature Honour Crosses of the German Mother, including a Silver Grade cross, constructed of silvered bronze with multi-coloured enamels, sun rays emanating between the arms of a Latin Cross from the centre applique, central medallion depicting a black enameled swastika ringed by a raised inscription of DER DEUTSCHEN MUTTER (The German Mother), reverse inscribed with institution date of 16 Dezember 1938 and facsimile of the Führer and Reichskanzler, maker marked L/57 for Börger & Co., measuring 16.01 mm (w) x 21.37 mm (h), on loop with period original ribbon with horizontal pinback, and in near very fine condition. A Bronze Grade cross, constructed of bronze with multi-coloured enamels, sun rays emanating between the arms of a Latin Cross from the centre applique, central medallion depicting a black enameled swastika ringed by a raised inscription of DER DEUTSCHEN MUTTER (The German Mother), reverse inscribed with institution date of 16 Dezember 1938 and facsimile of the Führer and Reichskanzler, maker marked L/16 for Steinhauer & Lück, measuring 15.75 mm (w) x 20.83 mm (h), on loop with period original ribbon with horizontal pinback, and in near very fine condition.