Original German WWII Cased Gold Mother’s Cross by B.H. Mayer of Pforzheim with Period Portrait Photo Postcard Holsters & Cases The original M6 leather scabbard

The original M6 leather scabbard is in good shape

This is a wonderful example of a chemical warfare protective measure used throughout Germany during WWII

The decoration covers both sides with transfer illustrations of KING WILLIAM III on his horse surrounded by wreaths and banners

The grip is black celluloid

The machine gun is painted with a lovely period OD green color

Original German WWII Cased Gold Mother’s Cross by B.H. Mayer of Pforzheim with Period Portrait Photo Postcard Holsters & Cases The original M6 leather scabbardOriginal Items: Only One set Available. This is a wonderful 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 with B. H. Mayer Pforzheim, also known as B. H. Mayer's Kunstprgeanstalt (Art Mint). It has the correct gold embossed image of the Mother's Cross with a gold swas (Hook cross) on the cover, and the catch on