Germany, Third Reich. An Honour Cross of the German Mother, Gold Grade, Brooch-Style Miniature Newly Listed but as hostilities had ceased

but as hostilities had ceased the week before his examination

the reverse retaining a black canvas liner

each stamped “SERBIEN” (“SERBIA”)

Woven chevrons in aluminum wire

Germany, Third Reich. An Honour Cross of the German Mother, Gold Grade, Brooch-Style Miniature Newly Listed but as hostilities had ceased(Ehrenkreuz der Deutschen Mutter in Gold). Constructed of gilded bronze with multi coloured enamels, affixed to an elongated brooch style bar with a horizontal pinback, measuring 60 mm (w) x 22 mm (h) overall, demonstrating a small chip to the enamel of the six oclock arm, an scarce example in better than very fine condition.