Germany, Third Reich. An Honour Cross of the German Mother, Gold Grade with Case, by Alois Rettenmaier Hold maker "50" on pin

maker "50" on pin

Instituted November 3

grade eleven marksmen’s lanyard consists of a heavy

black wool underside

in extremely fine condition The preface on page three reads: Party member

Germany, Third Reich. An Honour Cross of the German Mother, Gold Grade with Case, by Alois Rettenmaier Hold maker "50" on pin(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 enameled disc overlaid by a black swastika, circumscribed by a raised inscription of DER DEUTSCHEN MUTTER (TO THE GERMAN MOTHER),