A Silver Grade Mother’s Cross In Its Original Packet Of Issue By Fritz Zimmermann Auction circa 1943-44

circa 1943-44

probably used as a flag top

The obverse of the handle has a bronze fasces insignia

1873 in Stonehouse

for the conflict in Europe

A Silver Grade Mother’s Cross In Its Original Packet Of Issue By Fritz Zimmermann Auction circa 1943-44Two piece construction; in silvered bronze and black, blue, and white enamels; with its original (shortened) ribbon and a mint and unused full length ribbon still in its original paper wrapper; measuring 42. 59 mm x 35. 58 mm; weighing 12. 0 grams; near extremely fine condition. Original packet of issue embossed Ehrenkreuz der Deutschen Mutter, Zweite Stufe embossed in black ink; reverse maker marked Fritz Zimmermann, Stuttgart: measuring 131 mm x 104