Germany, Third Reich. A Cased Honour Cross Of The German Mother, Gold Grade, By Ziemer & Söhne Hold constructed in interwoven yellow and

constructed in interwoven yellow and white cello

scattered gilt loss on the reverse

typical cross issued during 1916-1918 period

retaining nearly 100% of original silver finish

Germany, Third Reich. A Cased Honour Cross Of The German Mother, Gold Grade, By Ziemer & Söhne Hold constructed in interwoven yellow and(Ehrenkreuz der Deutschen Mutter in Gold). Instituted 16 December 1938. (1938 1945 issue). Constructed of gilded bronze with multi coloured enamels, on loop for suspension from its period original shortened ribbon, consisting of a Latin Cross with blue and white enameled arms, the obverse with a central medallion bearing a black swastika on a white enameled background, circumscribed by a gilt inscription of DER DEUTSCHEN MUTTER (THE GERMAN MOTHER),