Germany, Third Reich. An Honour Cross Of The German Mother, Gold Grade With Case, By Franz Scheurle GTRexclude the ends of which are

the ends of which are sewn together on the reverse

the reverse maker marked “Hoffstätter

A first war German gold grade “Verwundetenabziechen” miniature stick pin

center appliqué in silver gilt

with some oxidation evident to the medal in addition to material fatigue of the case

Germany, Third Reich. An Honour Cross Of The German Mother, Gold Grade With Case, By Franz Scheurle GTRexclude the ends of which are(Ehrenkreuz der Deutschen Mutter 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 enameled disc overlaid by a black swastika, circumscribed by an inscription of DER DEUTSCHEN MUTTER (TO THE GERMAN MOTHER), the reverse