WWII GERMAN MOTHER'S CROSS -
The Mother's Cross (Cross of Honour to the German Mother) was a civilian award issued by the German
Government during WWII in an effort to thank and recognize mothers.
The basic requirements to receive the award consisted of :
- Both, parents and children, are of German blood
- The mother is worthy (according to decency standards of the day).
- The children are born alive
This is a very attractive cross. The design consisted of widening blue enamel arms with a white border. A circle
was placed at the interception points of the arms. The circle had a white background with a black swastika. The
words "Der Deutschmen Mutter" were written around the perimeter of the circle. A long and narrow blue and white
stripped ribbon was secured to the top of the cross. The award was meant to be worn around the neck.
The award was created in 1938. There were three types of crosses. The design was very much the same except for
the color of the border.
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This page is a recognition and identification guide for WWII German badges and awards. Multiple
detailed photos of a specific sample are provided. Descriptions point out clearly defined points
that should be noted.
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over a period of several years. A trend can be observed. The present worth of the German
awards in the collector's market is illustrated.
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The picture below shows the back of the badge. Flat and plain design. The date of
"December 16, 1938" is engraved.
The criteria for receiving the award is as follows:
| Bronze |
For having Four children |
| Silver |
For having Six Children |
| Gold |
For having Eight Children |
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This award is currently being reproduced.
It is becoming more difficult to be able to tell the fake ones from the real ones because the quality
of the reproductions is improving. The collector must become familiarized with the construction style
and materials employed in the manufacturing of this badge. Attention to the details is critical in
order to be able to determine the authenticity of the badge.
If you have an interest is seeing other badges and awards of the Third Reich, you can do so by going
to our WWII German Badges and Awards
identification guide. Where we cover Heer (Army), Navy (Kriegsmarine) and
Air Force (Luftwaffe) items.
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