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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.
Knight's Cross (German language Ritterkreuz) refers to a distinguishing grade or level of various orders that often denotes bravery and leadership on the battlefield. Most frequently the term Knight's Cross is used to refer to the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross, a military decoration of Nazi Germany. However, numerous orders have a Knight's ...
The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross was the second highest military order of the Third Reich, second only to the Grand Cross of the Iron Cross. It was awarded for extreme battlefield bravery or military leadership during World War II.
The Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross (or Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes in German, also known as the Knight’s Cross or Ritterkreuz), was the highest military and paramilitary award for the forces of Nazi Germany during World War II.
During the Second World War an extra type of Iron Cross medal was given. It was the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross and was given for acts of extreme battlefield bravery or successful leadership. The Knight's Cross was divided into five grades: Knight's Cross. Knight's Cross with Oak Leaves.
The Iron Cross was created in 1813, awarded to soldiers during Napoleonic Wars. King William I of Prussia authorised further awards in 1870, during the Franco-Prussian War. The Iron Cross was reauthorised by Emperor William II in August 1914, at the start of the First World War.
The German Cross (or Deutsches Kreuz in German) was instituted by Adolf Hitler on 28 September 1941 and awarded in gold and silver. The German Cross in Gold (ranked higher than the Iron Cross First Class but below the Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross), was awarded for repeated
