Original German WWII 1st Class Gold Mother’s Cross in Case by Ph. Türk's Wwe. of Vienna Military Maps the 801st Bombardment Group was

the 801st Bombardment Group was absorbed by the 492d Bombardment Group (Heavy)

Entrenching Shovel with T handle

The throat is retained by a single screw on the reverse of the scabbard

though the seam stitching has pulled out a bit

straps are all present and in very good springy condition

Original German WWII 1st Class Gold Mother’s Cross in Case by Ph. Türk's Wwe. of Vienna Military Maps the 801st Bombardment Group wasOriginal Items: 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 Ph. Trks Wwe. Wien XVL. Reverse of medal reads 16 December 1938, which is the date that the award was first established, along with AH's Signature. Condition of medal rates at excellent, and it comes complete