Ehrenkreuzes der Deutschen Mutter in Gold (Cross of Honour of the German Mother in Gold also simply said ‘Mother’s Cross in Gold’). The Mother’s Cross was instituted to award mother’s for their exhibited probity, exemplary motherhood and who raised at least 4 children. The Cross came in 3 grades: Bronze (4 or 5 Children), Silver (6-7) and Gold (8 or more) and was awarded from 1939 until 1945. Comes with it’s original (dirty) ribbon.