WW2 German Mothers Cross In Gold

The WW2 German Mothers Cross in Gold, officially known as the Cross of Honour of the German Mother (Ehrenkreuz der Deutschen Mutter), was instituted by the Third Reich in 1938. This civilian decoration was awarded to German mothers for exceptional merit to the German nation by bearing and raising children. The cross is fashioned in an enameled gold and white Maltese cross design with blue enamel highlights, featuring a central medallion with a black swastika and the inscription “Der Deutschen Mutter” (“To the German Mother”). The Gold Class was the highest grade, presented to mothers of eight or more children. Each award was accompanied by a citation and was meant to be worn suspended from a blue and white ribbon. The Mothers Cross played a significant part in Nazi social policy, promoting large families among the population. This piece is a representative example of Third Reich-era awards, reflecting the period’s values and political context.