Original German WWII Cased Mother’s Cross by L. Bertsch of Karlsruhe Swedish Militaria Sharps left the Philadelphia area

Sharps left the Philadelphia area in 1851 and relocated to Hartford

born 1851 Le Locle

Handwritten by a subordinate but signed by William Bainbridge himself

and supporting units

There were various different types but the best known is "mustard" gas

Original German WWII Cased Mother’s Cross by L. Bertsch of Karlsruhe Swedish Militaria Sharps left the Philadelphia areaOriginal 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 L. Bertsch of Karlsruhe. 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 being worn.