The Iron Cross is indisputably the most historically rich and notorious German award. Its long tradition dates back to 1813, when King Friedrich Wilhelm III of Prussia first instituted the order during the War of Liberation against Napoleon.

The cross went on to be suspended from the uniforms of admirable German soldiers in the 1870 Franco-Prussian War, and again in 1914 for World War I. Through the sacrifice of the men who earned it, its humble but striking design became synonymous with old world German courage and triumph.

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	Description Stunning reproduction. The Iron Cross 2nd class. Established by King Frederick Wilhelm of Prussia in 1813. It was awarded for outstanding military valor. Please note item sold as shown. You must supply your own strait or safety pin for attachment.

	German Knights Iron Cross Medal Army Award Badge Order List Price: $26.99 Sale Price: $19.99 You save: $7.00 (26%)
	Description Stunning Reproduction. The Knights Cross It was awarded for outstanding military valor. This is an EYE appealing medal. This stunning badge will look great on your jacket or as a fine addition to your collection...

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	Description German Iron Cross with Skull ! FLAG IS NOT INCLUDED Stunning NEW production. Iron Cross pin in laughing skull eye socket. This is an EYE appealing display that will have heads turning. The skull is made of Resin and size is: 6 1/2" x 4 1/4" x 4 5/8" high...

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Standard German form was to display decorations on the front left pocket of a uniform. Both military and paramilitary forces were awarded the same decorations, with such Nazi organizations as the SS eligible for the same awards as the regular military.

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Medals and large badges were worn on the lower pocket while smaller ribbons were worn above the pocket flap. This manner of ribbon wear was similar to awards of the American military. Extremely high ranking decorations, such as the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross, were worn as "neck orders" suspended from the uniform collar.

1. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross was a senior award of the standard Iron Cross and was worn suspended from a recipient's neck. The Knight's Cross was awarded in several grades to include the Knight's Cross with oak leaves and swords.
2. The Iron Cross was a standard decoration of Nazi Germany and also of the planet Ekos. The Iron Cross was issued in two different classes, first and second.
3. The War Merit Cross - awarded for non-combat deeds of a heroic or meritorious nature. When the Hirogen took over the USS Voyager and trapped the crew in a World War II holodeck scenario, one of the German holodeck characters wore this badge on his uniform.
4. Iron Cross Spange - Worn as an attachment to the Iron Cross of World War I, the Iron Cross Spange denoted an additional award of the same grade of the Iron Cross for service during World War II.
5. Infantry Assault Badge - The Infantry Assault Badge, which was a close approximate to the American Combat Infantryman Badge, was worn on the front of a recipient's uniform and denoted front line service as an infantryman.
6. Anti Aircraft Badge - Worn by personnel who had qualified as members of anti-aircraft companies.
7. Close Combat Clasp - Awarded for front line service involving close quarters combat with the enemy. There were several degrees of this badge, including a Close Combat Clasp in bronze and one in silver.
8. Wound Badge - Nazi Germany issued a Wound Badge for those injured in combat with the degree of the badge determined by how severely the bearer had been wounded. The Wound Badge in black was the basic decoration followed by a Wound Badge in silver for more severe wounds.

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	German Knights Iron Cross Medal Army Award Badge Order List Price: $26.99 Sale Price: $19.99 You save: $7.00 (26%)
	Description Stunning Reproduction. The Knights Cross It was awarded for outstanding military valor. This is an EYE appealing medal. This stunning badge will look great on your jacket or as a fine addition to your collection...

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	Description German Iron Cross with Skull ! FLAG IS NOT INCLUDED Stunning NEW production. Iron Cross pin in laughing skull eye socket. This is an EYE appealing display that will have heads turning. The skull is made of Resin and size is: 6 1/2" x 4 1/4" x 4 5/8" high...

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	Iron Cross 1st Class Medal Badge Sale Price: $16.99
	Description Stunning reproduction. The Iron Cross 1st class. Established by King Frederick Wilhelm of Prussia in 1813. It was awarded for outstanding military valor. Has strait pin back. No ribbon.

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