Mother’s Cross in Bronze (Ehrenkreuz der Deutschen Mutter in Bronze) + Award Pouch – Lind & Meyrer, München
A very attractive and complete original German WWII Mother’s Cross (Ehrenkreuz der Deutschen Mutter) in Bronze (3rd Class), offered together with its original manufacturer-marked award pouch.
The cross retains a pleasing original bronze finish with well-preserved blue and white enamel to the cross arms and is complete with its original full-length neck ribbon. The reverse displays the standard inscription “16. Dezember 1938” together with the facsimile signature of Adolf Hitler, as found on period examples of the award.
Included is the original award pouch, printed for the 3rd Class (Dritte Stufe) and stamped on the reverse by Lind & Meyrer, München. Original maker-marked pouches are becoming increasingly difficult to find and considerably enhance the originality and collectability of a Mother’s Cross set.
The Mother’s Cross (Ehrenkreuz der Deutschen Mutter) was instituted on 16 December 1938 to recognize German mothers who had borne and raised large families. The Bronze (3rd Class) grade was awarded to mothers with four or five children, while the Silver and Gold grades were awarded for larger families.
The decoration remains in very good original condition, retaining an attractive untouched patina with vibrant enamel and crisp details throughout. The original neck ribbon is complete and displays only light age-related wear. The accompanying award pouch is complete with clear printing and a well-defined manufacturer’s stamp on the reverse.
A desirable and complete original set consisting of the Mother’s Cross in Bronze, original full-length ribbon, and the Lind & Meyrer, München maker-marked award pouch. An excellent addition to any collection of German civilian decorations, Mother’s Crosses, or Third Reich awards.
Condition: Very good original condition with light age-related wear. The enamel is well preserved, the bronze finish has developed an attractive original patina, the ribbon remains complete, and the original manufacturer-marked pouch is in solid condition with clear printing and a sharp maker’s stamp.
€80,00
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| Conflict | World War II |
|---|---|
| Country | Germany (Third Reich) |
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Historical Description
The Cross of Honour of the German Mother (Ehrenkreuz der Deutschen Mutter), commonly known as the Mutterkreuz (“Mother’s Cross”), was a state decoration introduced by the government of Nazi Germany to recognise mothers considered to have made exceptional contributions to the German nation through childbirth and child-rearing.
The decoration was instituted by decree on 16 December 1938 and awarded from 1939 until 1945. Eligibility was primarily granted to German citizens (Reichsdeutsche), and later extended to ethnic German women (Volksdeutsche) in incorporated territories such as Austria and the Sudetenland.
The award was issued in three classes based on the number of children raised:
- Bronze Class: 4–5 children
- Silver Class: 6–7 children
- Gold Class: 8 or more children
Recipients were selected according to strict eligibility criteria, intended to recognise women considered exemplary in motherhood and moral conduct.
The decoration was worn suspended from a narrow blue-and-white ribbon, typically measuring approximately 60–70 cm in length, and was worn on the neck. No alternative form of wear was permitted under the official regulations.
