Germany. A Silver Grade Cross Of Honour Of The German Mother Auction Archive converted into a fob via

converted into a fob via the use of a six-link chain housing two miniature shields

maltese cross delicately crafted in gold with exquisite white

on an original bow-tied ribbon with pinback)

The Staabswache eventually grew into the SS (Schutzstaffel)

Germany. A Silver Grade Cross Of Honour Of The German Mother Auction Archive converted into a fob viaAn example of a third reich period Ehrenkreuz der Deutschen Mutter; a Latin cross with concave arms in silvered bronze and blue, white, and black enamels; with sun rays emanating between the arms from the centre applique; on loop for suspension; with a shortened period original ribbon glued together at the ends; the obverse with a circular applique bearing a static black enameled swastika (Hakenkreuz) within a gilded ring inscribed Der Deutschen