The Mothers Cross in Gold / The Cross of Honour of the German Mother. Ehrenkreuz der Deutschen Mutter, 2. Modell (16. Dezember 1938) in Gold. With case. Cross of Honor of the German Mother, 2nd model (December 16, 1938) in Gold. First class award, rendered for bearing eight or more children. A second pattern, two piece, die stamped tombak award with a fire gilted finish and blue and white enamel work. The award is in the form of a Christian cross in blue enamel with a white enamel border, both outlined in gold. Between each arm of the cross are five-ray projections in gold. The central circular field has a white enamel base upon which is a black static swastika, outlined in gold, and encompassed by a gold surround with the embossed Latin script, "Der Deutschen Mutter" (The German Mother). The reverse has the stamped simulated handwritten script, "16 Dezember 1938," and a facsimile of Hitlers signature. It comes with it original ribbed rayon blue and white striped ribbon. This example of the German Mothers Cross in gold comes in its original box with the makers name to the inside. Manufacturer: Wilh. Deumer Kom.- Ges. Lüdenscheid. A&N 321