Germany, Third Reich. A Cased Honour Cross Of The German Mother, Gold Grade, By Carl Poellath Archive both dark patina

both dark patina

worked as a motorist

extensive wear and soiling evident on the exterior

18 mm x 20

Germany, Third Reich. A Cased Honour Cross Of The German Mother, Gold Grade, By Carl Poellath Archive both dark patina(Ehrenkreuz der Deutschen Mutter in Gold). Constructed of gilded bronze with multi coloured enamels, sun rays emanating between the arms of a Latin Cross from the centre applique, central medallion depicting a black enameled swastika ringed by a raised inscription of DER DEUTSCHEN MUTTER (THE GERMAN MOTHER), on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, reverse inscribed with institution date of 16. Dezember 1938 and facsimile of the Fhrer