Germany, Third Reich. An Honour Cross of the German Mother, Gold Grade with Case, by Alois Rettenmaier visually-hidden now that Mom was gone

now that Mom was gone

440 mm in length and exhibits light soiling

Calcutta Mint Issue

measuring 42 mm x 33mm

Germany, Third Reich. An Honour Cross of the German Mother, Gold Grade with Case, by Alois Rettenmaier visually-hidden now that Mom was gone(Ehrenkreuz der Deutschen Mutter in Gold 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 disc overlaid by a black swastika, circumscribed by an inscription of DER DEUTSCHEN MUTTER (TO THE GERMAN MOTHER), the reverse