Germany. A Gold Grade Mother’s Cross By A. Rettenmaler With Case Auction hallmarked and numbered "142" on

hallmarked and numbered "142" on the reverse

The book is stamped in Warnsdorf (modern day Varnsdorf

broken horizontal pinback)

47 mm x 94 mm)

brass pull sliding closure at the top

Germany. A Gold Grade Mother’s Cross By A. Rettenmaler With Case Auction hallmarked and numbered "142" onA textbook example of a very well preserved third reich period Gold Grade Mothers Cross Ehrenkreuz der Deutschen Mutter with its original case of issue; a Latin cross with concave arms in gilt bronze and blue, white, and black enamels; with sun rays emanating between the arms from the centre applique; on loop for suspension; with its full length period original ribbon (previously repaired); the obverse with a circular applique bearing a static black