THE MOTHER'S CROSS OF HONOR GOLD (EHRENKREUZ DER DEUTSCHEN MUTTER)

The Mother's Cross of Honor in Gold is a full size medal with ribbon. 

Three classes of Mother’s crosses were awarded depending on the number of healthy children that the mother gave birth to. Each was of identical construction to the others with the exception of the background metal finishes:

• 3rd class awards in bronze were given for 4-5 children.
• 2nd class awards in silver were given for 6-7 children.
• 1st class awards in gold were given for 8 or more children.