Germany, Third Reich. An Honour Cross of the German Mother, Gold Grade with Case, by Rudolf Souval GTRexclude maker marked “RZM M9/1” (Assmann

maker marked “RZM M9/1” (Assmann & Söhne

1st Canadian Division in France and Flanders throughout the war

One slight enamel flake

and the 1st Motor Machine Gun Brigade

the reverse with a threaded lug and nut

Germany, Third Reich. An Honour Cross of the German Mother, Gold Grade with Case, by Rudolf Souval GTRexclude maker marked “RZM M9/1” (Assmann(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, overlaid by a central white disc bearing a black swastika, circumscribed by an inscription of DER DEUTSCHEN MUTTER (TO THE GERMAN MOTHER), the reverse