WWII Era German Mother’s Cross (Ehrenkreuz der Deutschen Mutter) In Gold Music Soldier for "Friendship" by Native

Soldier for "Friendship" by Native Philippine / Subic Bay - US Base / This is MASSIVE / 29 1/2 Inches with sheath / 19 1/2 inch blade / 28 Inches overall (without sheath) Blade has some discoloration from being handmade and is greased / Scabbard is made from two pieces of wood and fused together with some kind or bonding agent / Please inquire with any questions / Thanks for looking

(Erinnerungsabzeichen) An injection molded aluminum badge in the form of a horizontal oval

Maker marked WK&C on blade / Overall size 27

military “trench guns” in service after about 1966 equipped with adapters for the M1917 bayonet

Issued 1980 / SN516138 / Pictures provided for overall condition / Please inquire with any questions

WWII Era German Mother’s Cross (Ehrenkreuz der Deutschen Mutter) In Gold Music Soldier for "Friendship" by NativeOriginal German Mothers Cross (Ehrenkreuz der Deutschen Mutter) In gold. The Mothers Cross was introduced by Adolf Hitler on December 16TH 1938 as part of a large propaganda campaign aimed at increasing the birth rate. The award was officially designated, Honor Cross of the German Mother, and was instituted in three grades to recognize and reward childbearing German females. The three grades consisted of the bronze cross for bearing four or five