WW2 German Mothers Cross In Gold In Case

The WW2 German Mothers Cross in Gold in Case is an original Third Reich-era decoration awarded by Nazi Germany. Officially named the Cross of Honour of the German Mother (Ehrenkreuz der Deutschen Mutter), this award was instituted in 1938 by Adolf Hitler to honor women who exhibited exemplary motherhood by bearing four or more children. The gold class, presented here, represented the highest grade and was awarded to mothers with eight or more children. The decoration features a blue and white enameled cross with a central medallion displaying a swastika and the inscription “DER DEUTSCHEN MUTTER” (To the German Mother). This piece includes the original suspension ribbon and is presented in its fitted case, typically lined with satin and bearing the manufacturer’s mark. This award reflects Germany’s efforts to encourage birth rates during the period and provides insight into the social policies of the era. The item is of interest to collectors of WW2 memorabilia and militaria.