Original German WWII Cased Gold Mother’s Cross by Friedrich Linden of Lüdenscheid U.S. Military Maps The egalitarian nature of this

The egalitarian nature of this award contrasted with those of most other German states (and indeed of many other European monarchies)

Still visible are the initials "A

Grip material: Ribbed Dark Red Bakelite

In 1812 Napoleon invaded Russia with half a million troops and Saumarez's fleet was instrumental in hampering French operations

The pommel is Waffenamt Waa519 marked

Original German WWII Cased Gold Mother’s Cross by Friedrich Linden of Lüdenscheid U.S. Military Maps The egalitarian nature of thisOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of The Cross of Honor of the German Mother or Mutterkreuz (Mothers Cross) in gold (1st class, Gold Cross: eligible mothers with eight or more children!). The case is maker marked by FRIEDRICH LINDEN OF LDENSCHEID on the inside of the lid. It has the correct gold embossed image of the Mother's Cross with a gold swas (Hook cross) on the cover, and is still fully functional. There are some