Germany. Third Reich. A Cased Cross Of Honour Of The German Mother, Gold Grade, By Walter & Hanlein Auction 39 mm x 39 mm

39 mm x 39 mm

and Provost Duty in Alexandria

measuring 48 mm x 47 mm

They were awarded twenty-nine battle honours: Defence of Escaut

Germany. Third Reich. A Cased Cross Of Honour Of The German Mother, Gold Grade, By Walter & Hanlein Auction 39 mm x 39 mm(Ehrenkreuz der Deutschen Mutter 1. Stufe). Instituted on December 16, 1938 by A. H. (Issued 1938 1945). A Latin cross with concave arms in gilded bronze and blue, white, and black enamels with sun rays emanating between the arms from the centre applique, on loop for suspension, with its full length period original ribbon, the obverse with a circular applique bearing a static black enameled swastika (Hakenkreuz) within a gilded ring inscribed Der