German, Mother's Cross in Silver

In recognition of the substantial importance a woman’s role and motherhood was in support of a strong Germany the Cross of Honour of the German Mother was introduced by decree in Berlin on 16 December 1938 by Führer und Reichskanzler Adolf Hitler. The Mother’s Cross was composed of three classes: 1st class, Gold Cross: eligible mothers with eight or more children. 2nd class, Silver Cross: eligible mothers with six or seven children. 3rd class, Bronze Cross: eligible mothers with four or five children.

This is a German Mother’s Cross, Silver Grade. Constructed of alloy metal with enamel. Comes complete with original long ribbon. The cross is in very good condition with only light signs of handling and age. The enamel is also intact.

Very nice exampel!!