Germany. A Mint Gold Grade Mother’s Cross By Ziemer & Söhne With Case Auction hairline cracks in the enamels

hairline cracks in the enamels of the upper arm

two peice construction

By late Summer

measuring 70 mm x 38 mm

WWI 125th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge CEF - Browning copper

Germany. A Mint Gold Grade Mother’s Cross By Ziemer & Söhne With Case Auction hairline cracks in the enamelsA 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 shortened period original ribbon; the obverse with a circular applique bearing a static black enameled swastika