Original German WWII Mother’s Cross Set with Award Envelope - (1) Gold (1) Silver (1) Bronze - Cross of Honor of the German Mother Conflict though they are missing most

though they are missing most of the original paint

Serial number 299562B denotes year of manufacture as 1889

one that is dry and one that is kept moist with distilled water on a sock or wick

but it sticks a bit due to dents on the pommel

It does have the usual London proof markings on the cylinder and barrel

Original German WWII Mother’s Cross Set with Award Envelope - (1) Gold (1) Silver (1) Bronze - Cross of Honor of the German Mother Conflict though they are missing mostOriginal Items: Only One Set of 3 Available. These are wonderful examples of The Cross of Honour of the German Mother or Mutterkreuz (Mothers Cross) 1 in gold (1st class, Gold Cross: eligible mothers with eight or more children!) 1 Silver (eligible mothers with 6 or 7 children) and 1 Bronze (3rd class, Bronze Cross: eligible mothers with four or five children). Reverse of the medals read 16 December 1938, which is the date that the award was first