Germany, Third Reich. An Honour Cross of the German Mother, Gold Grade with Case, by Alois Rettenmaier Province of China Gilt outlined enamel circlet bearing

Gilt outlined enamel circlet bearing “Fidelis Et Paratus 34”

scattered paint chipping on the swastika

the lid bearing a silver depiction of the award in fine detail

with“Alles für Deutschland” (Everything for Germany) engraved on the obverse side of the blade and maker marked “Adolf Völker

Germany, Third Reich. An Honour Cross of the German Mother, Gold Grade with Case, by Alois Rettenmaier Province of China Gilt outlined enamel circlet bearing(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