A recent count by USS Franklin historian and researcher Joseph A
It sits firmly within a nickel-silver upper crossguard
presenting three silver laurel leaves in each quadrant
the reverse unused and measuring 9 cm (w) x 14 cm (h)
Shoulder Board Pair: uppers with four rows wrapped in gold-coloured bullion wire in a thatched-pattern
Germany, Third Reich. A Mixed Lot of Honour Crosses of the German Mother, All Grades GTRexclude A recent count by USS(Ehrenkreuze der Deutschen Mutter). A mixed lot of Honour Crosses of the German Mother, all grades, all constructed of bronze with multi coloured enamels and gilt and silver finish where applicable, on loops for suspension from period original ribbons, each consisting of a Latin Cross with stylized rays joining the quadrants, the obverse with blue and white enameled arms, bearing a central white enameled disc overlaid by a black swastika,