Germany, Third Reich. A First Class Cross Of Honour Of The German Mother Auction 35mm (w) x 53

35mm (w) x 53

inscribed "Zweidornschnalle nach Borschrift der Reichszeugmeisterei der NSDAP" marked "B" and numbered "No 431898"

original ribbon in red

Group of the 1st Stuka Wing

Germany, Third Reich. A First Class Cross Of Honour Of The German Mother Auction 35mm (w) x 53(Ehrenkreuz der Deutschen Mutter in Gold). Constructed of gilt bronze with multi coloured enamels, on loop for suspension from period original ribbon, obverse presenting as a blue and white enameled cross patte with an elongated lower arm with a central emblem depicting a swastika ringed with an inscription of DER DEUTSCHEN MUTTER (The German Mother) with arms connectied by stylized sun rays, reverse bears engraved institution date of 16. Dezember