Original German WWII Cased Gold Mother’s Cross by L. Bertsch of Karlsruhe Holsters & Cases This was intended for practice

This was intended for practice and training and was not filled with any explosive content

These are ORIGINAL WW2 issue 15" X 18" Silk Escape Maps issued to Allied flight crews in WW2

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”

and a missing chunk by the nose cap on the right side

so this sword may have seen service

Original German WWII Cased Gold Mother’s Cross by L. Bertsch of Karlsruhe Holsters & Cases This was intended for practiceOriginal 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