Germany, Third Reich. An Honour Cross of the German Mother, Gold Grade Miniature with Case, by Rudolf Souval visually-hidden with the ribbing retaining a

with the ribbing retaining a period original twisted bronze cord

with a few of the items coming away from their positions on the boards

above a title and dates of “1914-1915”

with carrying loop

in turn topped by a personification of providence

Germany, Third Reich. An Honour Cross of the German Mother, Gold Grade Miniature with Case, by Rudolf Souval visually-hidden with the ribbing retaining a(Ehrenkreuz der Deutschen Mutter in Gold Miniatur mit Etui). Constructed of gilded bronze with multi coloured enamels, on loop for suspension from its period original bow tie style ribbon with horizontal pinback, the reverse maker marked with LDO code L 58 for Rudolf Souval, Vienna, measuring 15 mm (w) x 22 mm (h), accompanied by its original presentation case, of two piece card stock construction with a faux dark blue leather exterior liner, the