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The 1939 Liechtenstein putsch, also known as the Annexation putsch (German: Anschlussputsch) was an unsuccessful coup d'état by the German National Movement in Liechtenstein (Volksdeutsche Bewegung in Liechtenstein or VDBL) on 24 March 1939 designed to provoke Liechtenstein's annexation by Nazi Germany.
The War Order of the German Cross (German: Der Kriegsorden Deutsches Kreuz), normally abbreviated to the German Cross or Deutsches Kreuz, was instituted by Adolf Hitler on 28 September 1941. It was awarded in two divisions: in gold for repeated acts of bravery or military leadership; and in silver for distinguished non-combat war service.
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 (24,190 German, 14 Axis allies) German Cross in Silver
In the centre of the cross is the national eagle with an oak leaf wreath. Between the arms were rays, which was suspended from a 30mm ribbon. On 2 April 1939, Adolf Hitler ordered its institution for male and female members of the NSDAP who met certain qualifications. The award was first given out on 30 January 1940. [1] [2]
Wound Badge (1939) in Silver; German Cross in Gold on 31 March 1942 as Oberst in Fallschirmjäger-Regiment 3 [3] Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords. Knight's Cross on 14 June 1941 as Oberst and commander of the Fallschirmjäger-Regiment 3 [4] Oak Leaves on 5 February 1944 as Generalleutnant and commander of the 1.
200th birthday of Ludwig van Beethoven. 5 DM, silver, 1970. 100th anniversary of the foundation of the German Empire. 5 DM, silver, 1971. 500th birthday of Albrecht Dürer. 5 DM, silver, 1971. 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich. 10 DM, silver, 1972.
The Knights Cross of the War Merit Cross was a neck order and worn the same way as the Knights Cross of the Iron Cross. [7] There was one extra grade of the War Merit Cross, which was created at the suggestion of Albert Speer: The Knights Cross of the War Merit Cross in Gold (German: Goldenes Ritterkreuz des Kriegsverdienstkreuzes). However ...
The Knights Cross of the Iron Cross is presented as a large iron cross supported by a band that is in the tricolor of the German Empire (Red, White and black). The cross itself has a large swastika in the middle of it with the year 1939 on the bottom arm, while the backside is vacant of any markings. Depending on the version, the award can have ...