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   3 days ago · Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross Karl-Heinz Leesmann (3 May 1915 – 25 July 1943) was a Luftwaffe ace and recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross during World War II . The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership.

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   When was the Iron Cross renewed?

   • The Iron Cross was renewed on 19 July 1870, for the Franco-Prussian War. Nine men received the 1870 Grand Cross of the Iron Cross for service during that war. Seven Grand Crosses were awarded on 22 March 1871, to:

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   When was the Grand Cross created?

   • Along with the Iron Cross 1st and 2nd Class, the Grand Cross was founded on 10 March 1813, during the Napoleonic Wars. It was renewed in 1870 for the Franco-Prussian War and again in 1914 for World War I. In 1939, when Adolf Hitler renewed the Iron Cross as a German (rather than strictly Prussian) decoration, he also renewed the Grand Cross.

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   When was the Grand Cross renewed?

   • It was renewed in 1870 for the Franco-Prussian War and again in 1914 for World War I. In 1939, when Adolf Hitler renewed the Iron Cross as a German (rather than strictly Prussian) decoration, he also renewed the Grand Cross. The Grand Cross of the Iron Cross was twice the size of the Iron Cross and was worn from a ribbon around the neck.

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3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Order_of_the_Rising_SunOrder of the Rising Sun - Wikipedia

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   5 days ago · Order of the Precious Crown. The Order of the Rising Sun (旭日章, Kyokujitsu-shō) is a Japanese order, established in 1875 by Emperor Meiji. The Order was the first national decoration awarded by the Japanese government, [2] created on 10 April 1875 by decree of the Council of State. [3] [4] The badge features rays of sunlight from the ...

   • Awarded for: Meritorious service to the state
   • Sovereign: HM The Emperor

   • Status: Currently constituted
   • Type: Order