Germany. A Cross Of Honour Of The German Mother, First Class In Gold Auction As part of the de-nazification

As part of the de-nazification of 1945-1947

coded "1078" and marked with the publisher's name "VERLAG VON GUSTAV MANDEL" at the lower left

along with copies of his CEF Index Cards

lightly crinkled

This is a dark blue

Germany. A Cross Of Honour Of The German Mother, First Class In Gold Auction As part of the de-nazification(Ehrenkreuz der Deutschen Mutter I. Klasse). A Latin cross with concave arms in gilded bronze and blue, white, and black enamels; with sun rays emanating between the arms from the centre applique; on loop for suspension but missing its ribbon; the obverse with a circular applique bearing a static black enameled swastika (Hakenkreuz) within a gilded ring inscribed Der Deutschen Mutter (The German Mother), with all four arms of the cross edged in white