Germany, Third Reich. A Rare Honour Cross of the German Mother, with AH Hand-Signed Award Document certificate_of_authenticity but weighing only about 65

but weighing only about 65 kg (143 lbs)

Footnote: Hubert Orville Palmer was born in Winnipeg

received June 20

presenting minor loss of black enamel and moderate rusting

Germany, Third Reich. A Rare Honour Cross of the German Mother, with AH Hand-Signed Award Document certificate_of_authenticity but weighing only about 65(Ehrenkreuz der Deutschen Mutter Urkunde mit AH Unterschrift). Constructed of bronze with multi coloured enamels, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Latin Cross with stylized rays joining the quadrants, the obverse with blue and white enameled arms, overlaid by a central white enameled disc bearing a black swastika, circumscribed by an inscription of DER DEUTSCHEN MUTTER (TO THE GERMAN MOTHER), the reverse bearing