Germany, Third Reich. A Rare Honour Cross of the German Mother, with AH Hand-Signed Award Document United Republic of marked by “F” on the

marked by “F” on the reverse

loss of finish is evident throughout the base metal

measuring 93 mm (w) x 72

1995 at the Arlington National Cemetery in Section 60

Germany, Third Reich. A Rare Honour Cross of the German Mother, with AH Hand-Signed Award Document United Republic of marked by “F” on the(Ehrenkreuz der Deutschen Mutter Urkunde mit AH Unterschrift). Constructed of bronze with multi coloured enamels, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Latin Cross with stylized rays joining the quadrants, the obverse with blue and white enameled arms, overlaid by a central white enameled disc bearing a black swastika, circumscribed by an inscription of DER DEUTSCHEN MUTTER (TO THE GERMAN MOTHER), the reverse bearing