Germany, Third Reich. An Honour Cross of the German Mother, Gold Grade with Case, by B.H. Mayer GTRexclude a high-quality example produced for

a high-quality example produced for discerning collectors in extremely fine condition

measuring 17 cm (w) x 11

reverse vertical pinback

1938 and qualified in submarines on November 20th

stamped but mostly undecipherable

Germany, Third Reich. An Honour Cross of the German Mother, Gold Grade with Case, by B.H. Mayer GTRexclude a high-quality example produced for(Ehrenkreuz der Deutschen Mutter in Gold mit Etui). Constructed of gilded bronze with multi coloured enamels, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Latin Cross with its arms joined through the quadrants by stylized rays, the obverse with blue and white enameled arms, bearing a central white enameled disc overlaid by a black swastika, circumscribed by an inscription of DER DEUTSCHEN MUTTER (TO THE GERMAN MOTHER), the