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

unmarked but of typical Deschler manufacture

By late Summer

two peice construction

silver frame marked 800 on reverse top arm

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