What does the German cross represent?
What does the German cross represent?
German Cross
| German Cross Deutsches Kreuz | |
|---|---|
| Awarded for | Gold: for repeated exceptional acts of bravery or troop leadership Silver: for continued distinguished acts of service in the war effort |
| Presented by | Nazi Germany |
| Eligibility | Military personnel |
| Campaign(s) | World War II |
What is the German Medal of Honor?
Bundeswehr Cross of Honour for Valour
The Bundeswehr Cross of Honour for Valour (German: Ehrenkreuz der Bundeswehr für Tapferkeit) is the highest military decoration of the Bundeswehr. It is the highest class of the Bundeswehr Cross of Honour. The decoration is the first combat valour award presented by Germany since World War II.
What’s the highest medal awarded?
The Presidential Medal of Freedom and the Congressional Gold Medal are the highest civilian awards of the United States. The award is not limited to U.S. citizens and, while it is a civilian award, it can also be awarded to military personnel and worn on the uniform.
Are there any miniature German crosses in gold?
H036884 GERMAN CROSS IN GOLD, 1941 “134”. H050582 MINIATURE GERMAN CROSS IN GOLD, 1941 “L/57”. H065278 DOCUMENTS FOR RECOMMENDATION FOR GERMAN CROSS IN SILVER. H009380 PANZER ISSUE, CLOTH GERMAN CROSS IN GOLD 1941. H056284 CLOTH GERMAN CROSS IN GOLD, 1941.
Who was awarded the German Cross in silver?
A Four Rivet Heavy Deutsches Kreuz in Silber by 1 – Deschler & Sohn of München. The German Cross in Silver was awarded to military and non-military personnel, who held the 1st Class War Merit Cross with Swords, to recognize distinguished service in the execution of the war effort.
What kind of cross is in gold and silver?
(S952) A 1957 German Cross in Gold. The cross is of standard Deschler type manufacture with four rivets to the reverse. The cross is of nice heavy quality and I believe it to have been manufactured probably in the 1960’s/70’s as the red enamelled ring is painted.
Which is higher the German Cross or the Iron Cross?
The German Cross in Gold ranked higher than the Iron Cross First Class but below the Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross, while the German Cross in Silver ranked higher than the War Merit Cross First Class with Swords but below the Knight’s Cross of the War Merit Cross with Swords.
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