Germany, Third Reich. An Honour Cross of the German Mother, Gold Grade with Case, by August G. Tham Newly Listed joined together at the bottom

joined together at the bottom by dates “1943-1944”

the reverse with a narrow block hinge and vertical pinback meeting a rounded catch

all of which are pleated and covered by flaps with silver gilt pebbled buttons at the top on three pockets

the insignia is notably secured in place with its factory original zig-zag stitching

Worked from October 1857 to August 1864

Germany, Third Reich. An Honour Cross of the German Mother, Gold Grade with Case, by August G. Tham Newly Listed joined together at the bottom(Ehrenkreuz der Deutschen Mutter in Gold mit Etui). Constructed of gilded bronze and 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, circumscribed by an inscription of DER DEUTSCHEN MUTTER (TO THE GERMAN MOTHER), the reverse with an etched institution date of 16. DEZEMBER 1938 and a signature of the