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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Knight's_Cross_of_the_IronKnight's Cross of the Iron Cross - Wikipedia

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   The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross (German: Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes), or simply the Knight's Cross (Ritterkreuz), and its variants, were the highest awards in the military and paramilitary forces of Nazi Germany during World War II.

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   Although more than 7,000 soldiers received the Knight’s Cross — Germany’s highest military award, often compared to the United States’ Congressional Medal of Honor or the British Victoria Cross — only 98 also received the highest award for physical courage in the face of the enemy.

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   How many soldiers were awarded the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross?

   • In total, 43 individuals in the military of allies of Nazi Germany were awarded the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross (German: Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes ), the highest award in the military of Nazi Germany during World War II.

   List of foreign recipients of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross

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   Can a soldier get a Knight's Cross?

   • To qualify for the Knight's Cross, a soldier had to already hold the 1939 Iron Cross First Class, though the Iron Cross First Class was awarded concurrently with the Knight's Cross in some cases. Unit commanders could also be awarded the medal for the exemplary conduct of the unit as a whole.

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   What is the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross?

   • The Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross, or Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes, was the highest decoration of the Iron Cross class during World War II and also the highest military decoration for bravery and courage.

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   Who is eligible for the Knight's Cross?

   • The practice of awarding the Knight’s Cross extended beyond soldiers of the Wehrmacht and Waffen SS to include police units, firefighters, SA members, Volkssturm members, and RAD work units. The second prerequisite for earning the Knight’s Cross was the possession of both classes of the Iron Cross, excluding Iron Crosses from World War I.

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4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › List_of_foreign_recipientsList of foreign recipients of the Knight's Cross of the Iron ...

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   In total, 43 individuals in the military of allies of Nazi Germany were awarded the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross (German: Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes), the highest award in the military of Nazi Germany during World War II.

   Name	Country	Rank	Unit
   Ion Antonescu	Romania	General	Commander-in-chief of the Military of ...
   Ugo de Carolis	Italy	Brigadier General ( Generale di Brigata)	Italian 52nd Motorised Division Torino
   Ugo Cavallero	Italy	General ( Generale di Corpo d'Armata ...	Chief of the Italian Supreme Command
   Corneliu Dragalina	Romania	Lieutenant General	Romanian 6th Army Corps

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   Jan 3, 2016 · Hitler instituted yet another variant of the Iron Cross known as the Knights Cross. Worn around the collar on a red, white and black ribbon, the medal was more esteemed than the first and second class Iron Crosses but still inferior to the Grand Cross.

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   This is a category listing, which serves as an index of existing Wikipedia articles about recipients of the Military Cross. It is not intended to be an exhaustive listing of all recipients.

7. www.timeless-history.com › knight-crossKnight Cross - Timeless History

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   Recipients of the Knight’s Cross were allowed to wear the top button of their coat unbuttoned to display the decoration, given its visibility and significance. Higher grades of the Knight’s Cross were awarded very rarely, and their bearers enjoyed high prestige in their military circles.

8. 2worldwar2.com › knights-crossKnights Cross - 2. World War 2

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   Reading through the list of the 160 recipients of the Knights Cross with oak leaves and swords is enlightening. It's practically a list of Germany's most outstanding and famous aces and military leaders.