Germany, Third Reich. An Honour Cross of the German Mother, Gold Grade with Case, by Philipp Türk’s Witwe Republic of paper backing completely intact

paper backing completely intact

2 mm (w) x 18 mm (h) each inclusive of their loops

The upper of the guard houses an oval-framed insignia bearing "CANADA" with the King's crown above and a fouled anchor below

a national eagle with outstretched wings clutchings a wreathed swastika in its talons

Germany, Third Reich. An Honour Cross of the German Mother, Gold Grade with Case, by Philipp Türk’s Witwe Republic of paper backing completely intact(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 disc overlaid by a black swastika, circumscribed by an inscription of DER DEUTSCHEN MUTTER (TO THE GERMAN MOTHER), the reverse