Honor Cross of the German Mother in Bronze

German WWII > Awards and Medals > Political and Civil > Mother's Cross

Ehrenkreuz der Deutschen Mutter Dritte Stufe. Introduced on December 16, 1938, The Honor Cross of the German Mother was awarded to mothers for exceptional merit to the German nation, who conceived and raised four to five (bronze), six to seven (silver) or eight or more (gold) children and exhibited probity, exemplary motherhood. It is a two-piece construction, made out of die struck bronze that has been bronze washed and includes blue (translucent), black and white enamel work and has been finished in a protective lacquer coating. The obverse is in the form of a Christian cross and depicts; a centrally place static swastika, that is surrounded by “Der Deutschen Mutter” (The German Mother) and is in front of a sunburst pattern. The full back reverse features a recessed: “16. December 1938” and Hitler’s facsimile signatures. The enamel work is perfect! The cross measures 1 13/16 inches tall by 1 7/16 inches wide. This came unissued in factory packet and paper but the paper was deteriorated so bad it just fell apart. The ribbon and award are mint.