Germany, Third Reich. An Honour Cross of the German Mother, Gold Grade with Case, by Alois Rettenmaier Buy Now reverse marked with the RZM

reverse marked with the RZM (Reichszeugmeisterei) insignia inside a circle on the top row

the 58th Westmount Rifles

and at the Royal Military College

46 mm (h - not inclusive of integral ring)

In nickel silver with painted brass face plate affixed by single prong (other lost and therefore faceplate loose)

Germany, Third Reich. An Honour Cross of the German Mother, Gold Grade with Case, by Alois Rettenmaier Buy Now reverse marked with the RZM(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 enameled disc overlaid by a black swastika, circumscribed by a raised inscription of DER DEUTSCHEN MUTTER (TO THE GERMAN MOTHER),