Germany, Third Reich. An Honour Cross of the German Mother, Gold Grade with Case, by Alois Rettenmaier Hold were in keeping with the

were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself

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Germany, Third Reich. An Honour Cross of the German Mother, Gold Grade with Case, by Alois Rettenmaier Hold were in keeping with the(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 disc overlaid by a black swastika, circumscribed by an inscription of DER DEUTSCHEN MUTTER (TO THE GERMAN MOTHER), the reverse