Germany, Third Reich. A Patriotic Stick Pin consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac accompanied by the hard-shelled case

accompanied by the hard-shelled case of issue

cypher of Leopold III (1934-1951) on the reverse

It is the highest decoration awarded in Sweden

Three Mother's Crosses - Gold

The loops retain a matching two-piece hanger

Germany, Third Reich. A Patriotic Stick Pin consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac accompanied by the hard-shelled case(Anstecknadel). Constructed of partially silvered bronze, the obverse featuring a field of primarily transparent cut glass gems framed by black gems of identical composition, overlaid by an elongated swastika similarly executed in black gems, the reverse with a stick pin attachment emanating from a clip hinge, unmarked, measuring 32 mm (w) x 38 mm (h), an unusual privately purchased patriotic pin in extremely fine condition.