Scarce WWII Miniature German Mother's Cross 3rd Class in Bronze

Scarce WWII miniature German Mother's Cross (Mutterkreuz), 3rd Class Order in bronze with a bow. The Mother's Cross, formally known as the Ehrenkreuz der Deutschen Mutter (Cross of Honour of the German Mother) was instituted on December 16, 1938, and given out starting the next year through May 194It was awarded to mothers of at least four well-bred children who would grow up and render service to the Fatherland. The silver version was given for many offspring: this medal was awarded for rearing four to five children. It is in enameled plated bronze and hangs from a blue and white silk ribbon tied in a bow.

Circa WWII

Approximately 1-1/4" x 1-1/4"

Enameled bronze, silk

Horizontal pin with 'C' type catch

"16 DEZEMBER 1938" and a facsimile of Adolf Hitler's signature

This is from a Nazi Germany collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. MBJX16 LFEX5/16 SFEX11/16

6+ (Fine—Very Fine): The medal shows moderate wear and soiling, much of the enameled details remain intact, overall fine condition.

As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.