Original German WWII Cased Mother’s Cross by Alois Rettenmaier of Schwäbisch-Gmünd U.S. Militaria It measures approximately 14 1/2"

It measures approximately 14 1/2" x 3 3/4"

There is some age toning

The shirt is internal stamped US-L

Naval produced theatre made fighting knives were quite common during WWII

The fittings are mostly tight to the helmet

Original German WWII Cased Mother’s Cross by Alois Rettenmaier of Schwäbisch-Gmünd U.S. Militaria It measures approximately 14 1/2"Original 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