Miniature Mother's Cross in Gold on Clasp

Miniature Mother’s Cross in Gold on Clasp

This is an original Miniature Gold Mother’s Cross on Clasp (Ehrenkreuz der Deutschen Mutter in Gold – Miniatur an Spange), awarded during the Third Reich era to women for exceptional merit to the German nation through childbirth. This particular version is a miniature-sized decoration mounted on a decorative horizontal clasp, intended for wear as a discreet civilian variant.

The cross features a finely detailed enameled design with deep royal blue and white borders, surrounding a radiant golden sunburst background. At the center is the traditional circular medallion inscribed “DER DEUTSCHEN MUTTER” around the swastika emblem. The reverse side shows a functional horizontal pin for attachment, remaining in solid condition.

Features:

• Period: Nazi Germany, instituted in 1938
• Grade: Gold (typically awarded for 8+ children)
• Size: Miniature version on bar clasp
• Material: Metal with enamel finish
• Condition: Very good, showing minor wear consistent with age and use
• Functional pinback present and intact
  
  

This rare miniature award offers a compelling collectible for historians, militaria collectors, or anyone focused on WWII-era German decorations. It reflects both the regime’s emphasis on motherhood and the broader social policies of the time.