Original German WWII Cased Gold Mother’s Cross by L. Bertsch of Karlsruhe Holsters & Cases Approximate Dimensions:Blade Length: 35"Blade Style:

Approximate Dimensions:Blade Length: 35"Blade Style: Double Edged Sword with Central FullerOveralllength: 43“Basket dimensions: 6 1/2" width x 6 1/2” lengthScabbard length: 36”

The 1st Battalion was reorganized and redesignated on 25 January 1963 as the 1st Battalion

There is even still the leather blade washer next to the crossguard

so this sword may have seen service

Once they started to get close to central Iraq more and more paved roads were available

Original German WWII Cased Gold Mother’s Cross by L. Bertsch of Karlsruhe Holsters & Cases Approximate Dimensions:Blade Length: 35"Blade Style:Original 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. It has the correct gold embossed image of the Mother's Cross with a gold swas (Hook cross) on the cover, and is still fully functional. There are some small tears and deterioration