Germany. A Gold Grade Mother’s Cross By A. Rettenmaler With Case Auction measuring 220 mm in length

measuring 220 mm in length and rating near mint

47 mm x 94 mm)

broken horizontal pinback)

hallmarked and numbered "142" on the reverse

Clasps: Cape Colony

Germany. A Gold Grade Mother’s Cross By A. Rettenmaler With Case Auction measuring 220 mm in lengthA textbook example of a very well preserved third reich period Gold Grade Mothers Cross Ehrenkreuz der Deutschen Mutter with its original case of issue; a Latin cross with concave arms in gilt bronze and blue, white, and black enamels; with sun rays emanating between the arms from the centre applique; on loop for suspension; with its full length period original ribbon (previously repaired); the obverse with a circular applique bearing a static black