Cross has a raised sunburst pattern emanating between its arms. Nationalsozialistische Deutsche Arbeiter-Partei--Medals. Haus, Ordensverleihungen, Nationalfeiern, 11. Much like with all the other awards, mothers also had to meet many other criteria. The Mother's Cross - officially Cross of Honour of the German Mother - was a medal given to mothers of 4 or more children, who were also deemed to be worthy of acknowledgement and praise. 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). Members of the Hitler Youth organization were also instructed; a wearer of the Mother's Cross was to be honourably greeted (saluted) when encountered. Finally, all the children had to be live births, free from defects and that the parents were bringing them up to be respectful and devoted members of the State. Your maximum bid should be the highest amount you're willing to pay for an item. The Cross of Honour of the German Mother (German: Ehrenkreuz der Deutschen Mutter), referred to colloquially as the Mutterehrenkreuz (Mother's Cross of Honour) or simply Mutterkreuz (Mother's 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 Everything for sale on ima-usa.com is completely legal to own, trade, transport and sell within the United . - German WWII Cross of Honor of the German Mother in Bronze (3rd Class) with ribbon. II). Ribbons and accessories are sold separately. In total, approximately 4.7 million women were awarded a Mothers Cross by 1941. The John Vincent Tillman papers include his diary and manuscript describing his travels in Germany in 1935 and 1936, a photograph of him, and pamphlets from the Schaffendes Volk exhibition in Dsseldorf. 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[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]. In short, this is a great old-time museum that has things you will not see anywhere else any. This was issued to women with 4 or 5 children but only live births counted. Dezember 1938. 717, Mothers Cross presentations by a, Bundesministerium der Justiz (Federal Ministry of Justice), https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Cross_of_Honour_of_the_German_Mother&oldid=1123384201, "exceptional merit to the German nation" (to Reichsdeutsche and Volksdeutsche mothers who exhibited probity, exemplary motherhood, and who conceived and raised four or more children in the role of a parent), Reichsdeutsche mothers eligibility later extended to include Volksdeutsche mothers, 1st class, Gold Cross: eligible mothers with eight or more children, 2nd class, Silver Cross: eligible mothers with six or seven children, 3rd class, Bronze Cross: eligible mothers with four or five children, a) that both parents of the children were. Gettysburg Museum of HistoryOne of the most amazing collections I've ever seen, outside of the Smithsonian! Fantastic place. 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. A signed declaration from the mother was sufficient for this, unless there were doubts about her background. As collectors ourselves, we always want people to enjoy this hobby. History of the was is explained very well. Book now for Monday 10th April and listen to Holocaust survivor Arek Hersh MBE share his testimony. Silver Cross for mothers with six or seven children They have done a good job. The army, as well, would need those large families to provide a stream of new recruits. See details. Family policy--Germany--History--20th century. *No Interest if paid in full in 6 months on $99+. The case was manufactured by Hans Gnad, and carries the insignia HANS GNAD. The decoration was later expanded to include "ethnic German" mothers, such as women from regions that were incorporated into the German Reich, like Austria. 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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 . Sooo much to look at. The gold award was given to mothers of eight or more children. Antrag auf Verleihung des Ehrenkreuzes fr kinderreiche Mtter, Organisation durch die NS-Volkswohlfahrt 19391944 (In English: Index (B Burg an der Wupper 16531975) RS 2.1.1.1., A. proven an honourable mother of reputable moral standing, genetically healthy and genetically fit. Main telephone: 202.488.0400 100 Raoul Wallenberg Place, SW 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. German Iron Cross 1st & 2nd Class Maker Marks (EK1 & EK2). Bundesgesetzblatt (BGBl) I, 1957, S. 844, 6) in accordance with the succeeding Law on Titles, Orders and Honours of the Federal Republic of Germany (Gesetz ber Titel, Orden und Ehrenzeichen). Awarded to a Mother for having 1 to 2 children to support the war effort. The reverse features an engraved date of December 16, 1938, along with a facsimile signature of Germanys infamous Fuhrer. The Holocaust Encyclopedia provides an overview of the Holocaust using text, photographs, maps, artifacts, and personal histories. [12] Accordingly, the following legislative prerequisites were to be strictly met: In some detail, these criteria required, for example: In the event the authorities were to find such discrepancies during their investigations leading to non-eligibility, the family risked being regarded or stigmatised as "asozial" (anti-social) or dysfunctional, which at that time was viewed as a risk and threat for the wellbeing of the German nation. Cross of Honour of the German Mother. The case was manufactured by Hans Gnad, and carries the insignia HANS GNAD. These women were deemed to be outstanding members of society and commanded respect. The first public presentation ceremonies, following the inception of the Mother's Cross in December 1938, were held on Mother's Day 21 May 1939[22] across Germany. It has some scuffs but the medal itself is in beautiful, clean condition and is complete with its original ribbon.It is a lovely, boxed example.The case itself has signs of wear and tear but the medal is in excellent condition.Photo of the reverse. 224, Seite 1923 (In English: Statutory Order of the Leader and Chancellor on the establishment of the Cross of Honour of the German Mother of 16 December 1938. [7][8] A similar practice, that continues to this present day, was already established in France since 1920, by conferring the Mdaille de la Famille franaise (Medal of the French Family), a tribute to the French mother who raised several children appropriately. If you wish to purchase any item online, we always recommend researching the items authenticity, consulting experts. Bronze Cross for mothers with four or five children. The Museums Collections document the fate of Holocaust victims, survivors, rescuers, liberators, and others through artifacts, documents, photos, films, books, personal stories, and more. 'Der Deutschen Mutter' embossed around black swastika on white circular background in centre of cross. Holocaust Memorial Museum will help you learn more about the Holocaust and research your family history. Learn about over 1,000 camps and ghettos in Volumes I-III of this encyclopedia, which are available as a free PDF download. Information: 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. It did mean that the first awards werent given until May 1939. Subject to approval, your item will be seen by tens of thousands of people per week. However, due to the unexpected high number of mothers eligible for the decoration across all classes on its inception, despite a stringent nomination criteria, resulted in the initial presentations being restricted to mothers of age 60 and above due to various administrative and logistics limitations. This looked exactly the same as the bronze award, except for the middle metal detailing around the swastika, which in this case was silver, not bronze. Image of the medal in gold printed on the front. The Cross of Honor of the German Mother (a.k.a. Find out more about the the design of the cross, how to spot fakes and valuations inside the May 2018 issue of The Armourer. Cross of Honor of the German Mother, 2nd model (December 16, 1938) in Gold. Both the mother and her husband needed to be of pure German bloodline, leading up to their own grandparents. With case. The Mothers Cross was introduced by Adolf Hitler on December 16TH 1938 as part of a large propaganda campaign aimed at increasing the birth rate. The miniature was not awarded in itself, it could be purchased from authorised suppliers on the high street or directly from approved medal makers. The production of the cross involved several established Prsidialkanzlei (Presidential Chancellery) approved medal makers from across the German Reich. [13], Inscribed on the reverse side of the cross, of which two official reverse-side styles exist, is the inscription Das Kind adelt die Mutter[2] (The Child ennobles the Mother) found on the initial version produced on inception during the early part of 1939. 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