WWII Nazi German, Cross of Honor of the German Mother, Gold Class, 1939-1945.

WWII Nazi German, Cross of Honor of the German Mother, Gold Class, 1939-1945. Cross is a slender elongated form of the Iron Cross and very similar in design to the Marian Cross of the Teutonic Order, enamelled blue with a slim white border. Resting on the center radiant starburst rays is a metal roundel decorated with the words "DER DEUTSCHEN MUTTER" TO THE GERMAN MOTHER) around an enamelled black straight centered "swastika" symbol, infilled white enamel. Inscribed on the reverse side of the cross, date of the decoration decree 16. December 1938 and facsimile signature of Adolf Hitler.The cross design was the creation of the established Munich-based architect and sculptor Franz Berberich. 1nd class, Gold Cross awarded to eligible mothers with eight or more children. The crosses were awarded annually on the second Sunday in May (Mothering Sunday or Mother's Day), but also extended to include other national annual occasions of celebration. An interesting item for collectors and connoisseurs of the history of the Third Reich. Minor damage see photos.