Original German Mother’s Cross in Bronze with Ribbon – WWII Mutterkreuz

Description

The Original German Mother’s Cross in Bronze is a historical civil decoration from the Second World War period, officially known in German as the Ehrenkreuz der Deutschen Mutter and commonly referred to as the Mutterkreuz. This award was instituted on 16 December 1938 and was issued in three classes: bronze, silver and gold. The bronze class was the first grade of the award and is one of the most recognisable examples of German civil decorations from this era.

This example is an Original German Mother’s Cross in Bronze with ribbon, retaining its traditional blue and white ribbon. The obverse shows the classic cross design with the central inscription “Der Deutschen Mutter”, surrounded by the period emblem. The reverse bears the date “16 Dezember 1938” together with the facsimile signature of Adolf Hitler, an important identifying feature of the official design.

The Original German Mother’s Cross in Bronze was not a military combat decoration. It belonged to the civil award system and was connected to the social and family policy of the period. For collectors, this gives the piece a particular historical interest, as it represents the non-combat award culture of wartime Germany and the use of state decorations within civilian society.

The medal displays a bronze-toned finish with visible age, patina and surface wear. The ribbon is present and visually attractive, although it shows age-related wear and fraying. These condition details are consistent with a period collectible that-related wear and fraying. These condition details are consistent with a period collectible that has been preserved over many decades. Please review the photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the condition description.

The obverse of the medal remains highly displayable, with the enamelled cross design and the central inscription clearly visible. The reverse is also important for collectors, as it includes the date of institution and the facsimile signature. Together, these elements make this Original German Mother’s Cross in Bronze a strong example for a WWII medal collection, civil award display or historical research archive.

This piece would be suitable for collectors of German civil decorations, WWII historical medals, Mutterkreuz examples, women’s history in wartime Europe, and original period documents or awards. It is a compact but historically meaningful item that reflects a very specific part of the German award system of the late 1930s and 1940s.

The medal is offered strictly as a historical collectible for study, documentation and preservation. It is not offered for political purposes and does not represent support for any ideology, movement or regime. Its value is historical, documentary and collectible.

The Original German Mother’s Cross in Bronze with ribbon remains a desirable and accessible example of WWII-era German civil awards. With its ribbon, dated reverse and facsimile signature, it is a visually complete and historically significant collectible.