Germany, Third Reich. An Honour Cross of the German Mother, Gold Grade, Brooch-Style Miniature visually-hidden 1 mm (w) x 53

1 mm (w) x 53

Madrid case of issue

A Württemberg Military Merit Medal in Silver

the exterior cover with an inscription of “HEINKEL-FLUGZEUGE IM EINSATZ BEI DER LUFTWAFFE” (“HEINKEL AIRCRAFT DEPLOYED BY THE LUFTWAFFE”)

reverse illustrating seven parachutists descending from three planes

Germany, Third Reich. An Honour Cross of the German Mother, Gold Grade, Brooch-Style Miniature visually-hidden 1 mm (w) x 53(Ehrenkreuz der Deutschen Mutter in Gold). Constructed of gilded bronze with multi coloured enamels, affixed to an elongated brooch style bar with a horizontal pinback, measuring 60 mm (w) x 22 mm (h) overall, demonstrating a small chip to the enamel of the six oclock arm, an scarce example in better than very fine condition.