The medal was issued in three levels: first class, gold, for mothers with eight or more children; second class, silver, for six to seven children; third class, bronze for four to five children. Your entered maximum bid will not be disclosed to the seller or other auction pa [24], Exact total decorations bestowed throughout its existence are no longer traceable through the limited official records that survived the Second World War, the central application archives held at the Prsidialkanzlei (Presidential Chancellery) in Berlin were lost or otherwise destroyed by closing war events; however, it is estimated that up until September 1941 there were a total of 4.7 million recipient mothers honoured with the Mother's Cross decoration. Modell (16. Karlsruhe. Lots and lots of memorabilia on Gettysburg and the Civil War - but has other interesting things to see too! The receipt of the decoration was no guarantee of permanent recognition, it could be annulled on a case-by-case basis under certain circumstances on the advice of the Reichsminister des Innern (Reichs-Minister of Interior). The Cross of Honour of the German Mother (German: Ehrenkreuz der Deutschen Mutter), referred to colloquially as the Mutterehrenkreuz (Mothers Cross of Honour) or simply Mutterkreuz (Mothers Cross), was a state decoration conferred by the government of the German Reich to honour a Reichsdeutsche German mother for exceptional merit to the German nation. There are things for sale as well. These awards were to be given on each "Mothering Sunday" (second Sunday of May) beginning with the first awards in 1939. General Administration, A.01. Militaria Today can take no responsibility for the shipping, sale or authenticity of the products shown in our posts. - German WWII Cross of Honor of the German Mother in Bronze (3rd Class) with ribbon. The Reading Room at the Shapell Center is open to the public, Holocaust Survivors and Victims Resource Center. Model II features the institution date and a facsimile of Adolf Hitler's signature on the reverse. Recipient were nominated by the Nazi Party or a government official and had to be of pure German origin and good character. It was awarded in three classes and they are: BRONZE for mothers with four or five children, SILVER for mothers with six or seven children, and GOLD for mothers with eight or more children. So instead, many women chose to wear the miniature version of their medal. III). On Mothers Day, 21 May 1939, the first awards of the "Mother's Cross" were made by Germany's 23rd Chancellor. To start with, both parents had to be of pure German blood heritage and that their parents were not Jewish or from other foreign origins. [7][8][9], A recommendation presented collectively at the beginning of each month to the Prsidialkanzlei der Ordenskanzlei[3] (Presidential Chancellery of the Chancellery of Honours) in Berlin for the Mother's Cross honour, could only be instigated by the local mayor's office, or on application from the Ortsgruppenleiter (local political party leader) of the National Socialist German Workers' Party (NSDAP), or the Kreiswart des Reichsbund der Kinderreichen (District Warden of the Reichs Union of Children-rich families).[3]. WIEN VII inside the lid. 2572212 | VAT registration No. [14] Directly beneath each of the two styles is the inscribed facsimile signature of Adolf Hitler; a style variation in this signature exists between the initial and succeeding version produced. Original WWII German Kriegsmarine (Navy) Mine Sweeper Badge With Maker Mark Certified, Original WWII German FOUR YEAR LONG SERVICE MEDAL. Also note when browsing our web site there are several pages of items, at the bottom of the list look for other page numbers. Award in the form of a Christian cross with outward fluted arms in semi-translucent blue enamel with white enamel border. Much like all other Third Reich items, many of these were probably disposed of after the war, especially since wearing anything containing a swastika out in public in Germany became illegal in 1957. Please view pictures for details. Bundesarchiv Bild 183-J06142, Verleihung des Ehrenkreuzes der deutschen Mutter.jpg 800 543; 53 KB. II). Family policy--Germany--History--20th century. There were plans for a gold Mothers Cross with diamonds for having 16 children, but whether any were actually produced and issued is a very debatable subject. Research family history relating to the Holocaust and explore the Museum's collections about individual survivors and victims of the Holocaust and Nazi persecution. The reverse side reads '16 Dezember 1938 Adolf Hitler'. The Cross of Honor of the German Mother (a.k.a. Find out everything you need to know about our main Holocaust exhibition to plan for your visit. The army, as well, would need those large families to provide a stream of new recruits. 'Der Deutschen Mutter' embossed around black swastika on white circular background in centre of cross. Again, totally free! The Cross of Honour of the German Mother (Ehrenkreuz der Deutschen Mutter) was introduced by the Nazi party by Statutory Order on December 16, 1938. Amazing historical items to look at, not just Gettysburg. The obverse design of the Mothers Cross depicts a round shield affixed to a cross bearing the inscription Der Deutchen Mutter encircling a black enamel swastika on a white enamel field. The bow could also be worn on its own. Dezember 1938. To encourage child bearing among young women, Hitler introduced the Ehrenkreuz der Deutschen Mutter (Cross of Honor of the German Mother) on December 16, 1938. In total, approximately 4.7 million women were awarded a Mothers Cross by 1941. The Vlkischer Beobachter (People's Observer) national newspaper (1938 Issue No. The Ehrenkreuz der Deutschen Mutter (in English: Cross of Honour of the German Mother ), referred to colloquially as the Mutterehrenkreuz (Mother's Cross of Honour) or simply Mutterkreuz (Mother's Cross), was a state decoration and civil order of merit conferred by the government of the Deutsches Reich (German Reich) to honour a . Further Information Everything for sale on ima-usa.com is completely legal to own, trade, transport and sell within the United . Mouton, Michelle (2009) From Nurturing the Nation to Purifying the Volk Washington: Publications of the German Historical Institute. Sede legale: via Vittorio Bottego 8, 50053 Empoli (FI) Indirizzo PEC: warmilitaria@pec.it Numero REA FI: 654602 Codice Fiscale: BRNSFN93R01A564L P.IVA: 06765920480. If you wish to purchase any item online, we always recommend researching the items authenticity, consulting experts. Each Thursday we compile a list of all the militaria shows and events happening over the weekend. No other format of wear or placement was permitted. [25], Deed of Conferral and identification documents, Eligibility, criteria and bureaucratic process, Stadtarchiv Solingen (In English: State Archives Solingen): Findbuch (B Burg an der Wupper 16531975) RS 2.1.1.1., A. Allgemeine Verwaltung, A.01. The minimum purchase order quantity for the product is 1. [7] Local government agencies such as the Social Welfare Agency (Wohlfahrtsamt), Public Health Department (Gesundheitsamt), Youth Welfare Agency (Jugendamt), Police (Polizei) and other government agencies were all consulted in the eligibility investigation process. There was also a miniature version of each Cross, measuring 2cm, with a ribbon bow, designated for everyday wear only. If you can find the time, see this place. As collectors ourselves, we always want people to enjoy this hobby. JavaScript seems to be disabled in your browser. The front shows a four armed maltese cross with a swastika in the center and rays in the back ground. Cross of Honour of the German Mother. This silver miniature Mothers Cross is for sale at Regimentals for 65. A gilded Christian Cross. 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The Museums Collections document the fate of Holocaust victims, survivors, rescuers, liberators, and others through artifacts, documents, photos, films, books, personal stories, and more. These women were deemed to be outstanding members of society and commanded respect. [13] A maker's mark was never applied to the crosses produced; though each official house of manufacture did apply their name to the dark-blue presentation case (inside cover) for the 1st Class Gold Cross and the presentation sachets (reverse side) for each of the 2nd and 3rd Class Cross. Up for sale is this original marked 16 December 1938 German mother cross medal. The gold award was given to mothers of eight or more children. 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