About the item:
Very nice and still in a very good condition bronze Mothers Cross miniature. The cross is marked L/53 (Hymmen & Co.) on the back.
About the Mothers Cross:
The Mother’s Cross (Ehrenkreuz der Deutschen Mutter) was a state decoration introduced on December 16, 1938, by Adolf Hitler. It was part of a broader Nazi strategy to reshape German society according to fascist ideals, particularly in terms of population growth, racial purity, and gender roles. Though presented as a reward for motherhood, the decoration was deeply embedded in the regime’s racial and ideological goals.
Ideological Foundations
The Mother’s Cross was not merely a token of appreciation for mothers—it was a propaganda tool designed to promote the Nazi ideal of the “Aryan” woman as a mother and homemaker. The regime viewed women primarily as bearers of the next generation of racially pure Germans, and their role was strictly confined to the domestic sphere. The Nazi slogan “Kinder, Küche, Kirche” (Children, Kitchen, Church) encapsulated this worldview.
The award was part of a larger demographic policy aimed at reversing Germany’s declining birthrate and preparing for future expansion. Hitler and his advisors believed that a strong, racially pure population was essential for the success of the Third Reich and its long-term goals, including Lebensraum (living space) in Eastern Europe.
