Orders, Decorations and Medals

Germany, Third Reich, Cross of Honour of the German Mother, 1st Class, gilt base metal and enamel; Italy, Fascist, Medal of the Italian Mother, white metal, with 8 metal bows on ribbon, good very fine (2) £30-50

The Cross of Honour of the German Mother 1st Class, was awarded for producing 8 or more children. Each ‘bow’ on the Italian medal signified a child.