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The Iron Cross (German: Eisernes Kreuz, listen ⓘ, abbreviated EK) was a military decoration in the Kingdom of Prussia, and later in the German Empire (1871–1918) and Nazi Germany (1933–1945).
Prussia’s King Frederick William III established the Iron Cross or Eiserne Kreuz on March 10, 1813 to reward soldiers who fought heroically to break the French occupation, also known as the War of Liberation. The unmistakable black and silver cross-shaped medal was designed by the famous architect Karl Friedrich Schinkel.
Iron Cross, Prussian military decoration instituted in 1813 by Frederick William III for distinguished service in the Prussian War of Liberation. Use of the decoration was revived by William I for the Franco-Prussian War of 1870, recreated in 1914 for World War I, and last revived by Adolf Hitler o
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.
The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross (German: Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes) and its variants were the highest awards in the military of the Third Reich. Recipients are grouped by grades of the Knight's Cross. Within each grade the recipients are ordered chronologically.
The German Iron Cross is one of the most important military orders, here is a detailed guide about the various Iron Cross types. The Iron Cross was conceived and designed in 1813 by Karl Friedrich Schinkel, one of the most famous architects of his time in Prussia.
The Iron Cross held significant symbolism for the German armed forces and other German military personnel, as well as the nation as a whole. It represented bravery, sacrifice, and loyalty to the Fatherland, serving as a powerful emblem of national pride and military prowess.
The Iron Cross was established by King Frederick William III of Prussia on 17 March 1813 during the Napoleonic Wars. This award is commonly referred to as EK 1813 (from Eisernes Kreuz, Iron Cross in German). The medal was backdated to the birthday of the King’s late wife Queen Louise, on 10 March.
Although the Iron Cross was originally created only for the duration of the Wars of Liberation, it was revived in 1870, 1914 and finally 1939. It became the quintessence of Prussian, and ultimately German, military tradition.
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.