Germany, Third Reich. An Honour Cross of the German Mother, Gold Grade with Case, by August G. Tham certificate_of_authenticity s Cross Second Class with

s Cross Second Class with Swords and Oak leaves

gilt crossed swords affixed at 12 o'clock

the reverse medallion features the cypher of Charles III on a white enamel field with green laurels on each side

While there are many possible causes for a coin being holed

Germany, Third Reich. An Honour Cross of the German Mother, Gold Grade with Case, by August G. Tham certificate_of_authenticity s Cross Second Class with(Ehrenkreuz der Deutschen Mutter in Gold mit Etui). Constructed of gilded bronze and 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, circumscribed by an inscription of DER DEUTSCHEN MUTTER (TO THE GERMAN MOTHER), the reverse with an etched institution date of 16. DEZEMBER 1938 and a signature of the