Original German WWII Mother’s Cross Set With Award Envelope - (1) Gold (1) Silver (1) Bronze - Cross of Honor of the German Mother MG 34 Reciever Assembly especially when framed

especially when framed

The records of these are very incomplete

However this is almost certainly a decal applied as part of the repaint

Strong traces of blue are also found in other protected areas of the gun as well

The flag itself is overall stained and torn due to damage from the batlefield

Original German WWII Mother’s Cross Set With Award Envelope - (1) Gold (1) Silver (1) Bronze - Cross of Honor of the German Mother MG 34 Reciever Assembly especially when framedOriginal 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