Mothers Cross in Silver
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Ehrenkreuz der Deutschen Mutter 2. Stufe in Silber (2. Form). Introduced by December 16th 1938, The Honor Cross of the German Mother was awarded to mothers for exceptional merit to the German nation, who conceived and raised four to five (bronze), six to seven (silver) or eight or more (gold) children and exhibited probity, exemplary motherhood It is a two piece construction, made out of die struck nickel-silver base, that has been silver washed and includes blue (translucent), black and white enamel work and has been finished in a protective lacquer coating. The obverse is in the form of a Christian cross and depicts; a centrally place static swastika, that is surrounded by “Der Deutschen Mutter” (The German Mother) and is in front of a sunburst pattern. The full back reverse features a recessed: “16. December 1938” and Hitlers facsimile signatures. To the top is in integral loop which holds 27 inches of blue and white rayon ribbon. The cross measures 1 7/16 inches wide by 1 13/16 inches tall. The enamel work shows minor cracking and one chip. If you turn the cross in the light you can see different shades of blue and the silver wash has beautifully patinaed. A great example!
| Rating: | Exc++ |
| Item Number: | M-24212 |
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