Mutterkreuz in Bronze (Mother’s Cross in Bronze). Small damage on the reverse as can be seen. 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.