Germany, Third Reich. A Rare Honour Cross of the German Mother, with AH Hand-Signed Award Document United Republic of NOWILL & SONS SKEAN -DHU

NOWILL & SONS SKEAN -DHU SHEFFIELD ENGLAND on the cheek

the suspension loop has been lost and there is oxidation and loss of finish evident throughout

one with an "Appendix III" insert pasted inside the back cover

Kibbey - Burma 1885-7

Germany, Third Reich. A Rare Honour Cross of the German Mother, with AH Hand-Signed Award Document United Republic of NOWILL & SONS SKEAN -DHU(Ehrenkreuz der Deutschen Mutter Urkunde mit AH Unterschrift). Constructed of bronze with multi coloured enamels, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Latin Cross with stylized rays joining the quadrants, the obverse with blue and white enameled arms, overlaid by a central white enameled disc bearing a black swastika, circumscribed by an inscription of DER DEUTSCHEN MUTTER (TO THE GERMAN MOTHER), the reverse bearing