WW2 German Mothers Cross In Gold Full Size In Case With Miniature

The WW2 German Mothers Cross In Gold Full Size In Case With Miniature is a Third Reich-era state decoration formally known as the Cross of Honour of the German Mother (Ehrenkreuz der Deutschen Mutter). Instituted in 1938, this award was presented in three classes, with the Gold class signifying mothers of eight or more children. The cross is enamelled in white and blue with a gilt finish, featuring a central medallion displaying a swastika and the words “Der Deutschen Mutter.” This item includes the full-size medal, typically suspended from a blue and white ribbon, and a matching miniature intended for informal wear. Both are housed in their original presentation case, which is often embossed with the award title on the lid. The Mothers Cross served as both a propagandistic and honorific recognition of prolific motherhood during the National Socialist period. This example is intended for collectors and students of World War II-era German honors and insignia.