WW2 German Mother's Cross in Gold – 1st Class Ehrenkreuz der Deutschen Mutter faithful service medal UK This decoration recognized athletic achievement

This decoration recognized athletic achievement and physical fitness among civilians and military personnel under the Third Regime regime

A more scarce variant than the usual zinc produced badge

Jugendherburge

Two-part insignia

WW2 German Mother's Cross in Gold – 1st Class Ehrenkreuz der Deutschen Mutter faithful service medal UK This decoration recognized athletic achievementOriginal WW2 German Mother's Cross (Ehrenkreuz der Deutschen Mutter), Gold Grade (1st Class), This 1st Class example features a gilt Maltese style cross with white and blue enamel arms, bearing a black enamel political emblem in the centre medallion. Inner circlet is inscribed with "Der Deutschen Mutter" ("To the German Mother"). Reverse inscribed "16 December 1938" and signature of Adolf Hitler. Comes complete with the original, shortened, neck