Germany, Third Reich. An Honour Cross of the German Mother, Gold Grade with Case, by C.F. Zimmermann Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic Measuring 207 mm (w) x

Measuring 207 mm (w) x 161 mm (h)

First Class with Deschler Case - A mint conditioned cross

ranging in size from 132 mm (w) x 90 mm (h) to 140 mm (w) x 90 mm (h)

with a medium pressboard backer that is held in place via ten metal tabs

with lower reverse crossguard is stamped with number “B 142”

Germany, Third Reich. An Honour Cross of the German Mother, Gold Grade with Case, by C.F. Zimmermann Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic Measuring 207 mm (w) x(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 enameled disc overlaid by a black swastika, circumscribed by an inscription of DER DEUTSCHEN MUTTER (TO THE GERMAN MOTHER), the