AUCTION # 33 ANTIQUE ARMS, ARMOR & DECORATIONS

A GERMAN WW2 SILVER CROSS OF HONOR OF THE GERMAN MOTHER

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Start price: $100

Estimated price: $200 - $300

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A German WW2 silver 2nd Class Cross of Honor of the German Mother. The cross is of an elongated form of the Iron Cross, enameled translucent blue with a slim white border. Resting on the center radiant starburst rays is a metal roundel decorated with the words To The German Mother in German around an enameled black straight centered swastika symbol, infilled with white enamel. Designed by the established architect and sculptor Franz Berberich. The reverse side holds the date of the decoration decree December 16, 1938. Accompanied by a narrow blue and white neck ribbon.

Dimensions: L: cross: 1 9/16 in., (4 cm.)

Condition: VG., signs of oxidation ob the reverse, minor chip on the enamel