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In October 1942, eligibility for the German Cross in Gold was extended to the armed forces of allied countries on the same basis as awards to German forces. [6] Select foreign recipients of the German Cross in Gold include: Belgium. SS-Standartenführer Léon Degrelle, 9 October 1944; Croatia. Lieutenant Cvitan Galić, 23 June 1943
Pages in category "Recipients of the Gold German Cross" The following 200 pages are in this category, out of approximately 1,073 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .
Recipients of the Gold German Cross (1,074 P) Pages in category "Recipients of the German Cross" The following 14 pages are in this category, out of 14 total.
From 30 August 1944, recipients of the gold clasp were normally also awarded the German Cross in gold; with silver clasp recipients receiving the Iron Cross first class, both without the need for further justification. [8] From 8 October 1944, those awarded the gold clasp also received 21 days special leave. [7]
The Knights Cross of the War Merit Cross in Gold (without swords) was awarded "on paper" to two recipients on 20 April 1945: Franz Hahne and Karl-Otto Saur. [8] The Knights Cross of the War Merit Cross was considered to be ranked higher than the German Cross in silver, but below the Knights Cross of the Iron Cross. [7]
The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross and its higher grades were based on four separate enactments.The first enactment, Reichsgesetzblatt I S. 1573 of 1 September 1939 instituted the Iron Cross (Eisernes Kreuz), the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross and the Grand Cross of the Iron Cross (Großkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes).
German Cross in Gold Kriegsorden des Deutschen Kreuzes in Gold 28 September 1941 – 8 May 1945 For continuous bravery before the enemy or excellence in commanding troops (not justifying the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross but having already been awarded the Iron Cross 1st Class) 24,204 German Cross in Silver
Kriegsorden des Deutschen Kreuzes in Gold mit Brillanten: October 1942 – 8 May 1945 To be awarded for continuous bravery before the enemy or excellence in commanding troops (having already been awarded the German Cross in Gold). No awards were ever made. 0 German Cross in Gold Kriegsorden des Deutschen Kreuzes in Gold 28 September 1941 – 8 ...