Original Miniatur of the Mutterkreuz in Silber (Mother’s Cross in Bronze). Maker marked with L/21 for Förster & Barth, Pforzheim. Rare maker.
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. Complete with ribbon. Condition as seen.