Original German WWII Cased Mother’s Cross by Alois Rettenmaier of Schwäbisch-Gmünd U.S. Militaria Approximate Measurements:Collar to Shoulder: 8"Shoulder

Approximate Measurements:Collar to Shoulder: 8"Shoulder to Sleeve: 23"Shoulder to Shoulder: 15"Chest width: 16"Waist width: 16"Hip width: 19

The only inspector mark on the guard is another A

The two wide "jaws" stand vertically to guide the barbed into the cutting edges

There is some age toning

were shipped to the 100th at Kearney

Original German WWII Cased Mother’s Cross by Alois Rettenmaier of Schwäbisch-Gmünd U.S. Militaria Approximate Measurements:Collar to Shoulder: 8"ShoulderOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a wonderful example of The Cross of Honour 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 Alois Rettenmaier of Schwbisch Gmnd. Reverse of medal reads 16 December 1938, which is the date that the award was first established, along with AH's Signature. The condition is excellent with no signs of