This is an authentic Nazi Germany miniature Cross of Honor of the German Mother, referred often as "Mutterkreuz" (Mother's Cross). A silver grade mounted on a brooch for daily wear. These miniature (Brooch) versions were produced for daily wear as a pin or on a brooch. They were typically private-purchase items rather than official state-issued awards. Instituted 16 December 1938, the Mother's Cross is a civil award that recognized women who gave birth & successfully raised a large number of "racially pure" children. It was intended to encourage child birth and considered the most significant award conferred upon a woman. It was part of a large-scale propaganda campaign intended to increase the birth rate by honoring mothers who raised large families. Established in three classes: 1. Gold - 8 or more children 2. Silver - 6 to 7 children 3. Bronze - 4 to 5 children Description: A blue-enameled long-limbed Latin cross w/concave arms in silvered bronze, blue, white, and black enamels & sun rays emanating from between the arms of a center medallion. The center features a starburst pattern with a black swastika on a white background, surrounded by the inscription "DER DEUTSCHEN MUTTER" (To the German Mother). Measurements (approximate): 2 1/2" - Length Note: Multiple in stock...Shipped item may not be exactly as appears in the photos - may contain slight variation in color/standard age wear. May come w/'long' ribbon or short ribbon or "period" used ribbon or new old stock ribbon. ----------------------------------------- WW2 (Nazi Germany) - Cross of Honor of the German Mother (Silver) Brooch * Authentic Issue * $215.00 (Firm) Civil award instituted 16 Dec 1938 by Hitler, recognizing women who birthed 6 or 7 children. Intended to encourage child birth & considered the most significant award conferred upon women. -----------------------------------------
