Germany, Third Reich. An Honour Cross of the German Mother, Silver Grade
(Ehrenkreuze der Deutschen Mutter in Silber). 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, unmarked, measuring 35.74 mm (w) x 44.76 mm (h), on loop with period original ribbon with horizontal pinback, and in near very fine condition.

