NSDAP Ehrenkrueuz der Deutschen Mutter / Mothers Cross

[Laurence Strong]

Hi Brian

Here is the announcment for the Ehrenkreuz der Deutschen Mutter that appeared in the 1 Jan 1939 edition of the Uniformen-Markt, this was a bi-monthly publication put out by the Uniform/Medals/Insignia/Swords and Daggers Industries in Germany.

Edited April 28, 2012 by Laurence Strong

[Laurence Strong]

Cut into 3 and hopefully readable

[Laurence Strong]

Second piece

[Laurence Strong]

Last section

[Odulf]

Thanx Laurence!

[M Hunter]

An interesting read Brian. Thanks for sharing.

Best wishes

Matt

[Ulsterman]

This was one of those interesting German medals that had enormous political significance. In 1940 it specifically was exempted from metal restrictions by a FuehrerBefehl, as it was denoted a "combat status" decoration. Thus, it continued to be awarded throughout the war, after most LS medals had been suspended.

[Chris Boonzaier]

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[Chris Boonzaier]

REALLY not my collecting field, but it was kinda cool to find....

[Chris Boonzaier]

Maker in the box was Franz Relschauer, Oberstein

[Laurence Strong]

Nice find Chris

Larry

[J Temple-West]

A set of three with mini's... the gold is by the maker; Alols Rettenmaier. Schwab. Gmund.

[J Temple-West]

The one to find is the 1st pattern with the different stamping to the reverse...does anyone have one?

This one comes from the archives

[Uffz. Rohleder]

Here is a cased one from my collection

Ziemer & Söhne, Oberstein

 

 

 

[Uffz. Rohleder]

I dont know why i didnt post this litte beauty here - but here it comes. My all time favorit in my collection

It comes right from a old lady - she was for long time my neighbor - till she died. This bar was her mothers.

 

Sorrry for the bad pics - just had my mobile phone.

[Brian Wolfe]

Hello,

 Groups with the Mother's Cross must be quite rare. I've not seen one in "real life".

Very nice bar, thank you for posting it.

Regards

Brian