The Iron Cross from 1870. The Iron Cross (German: Eisernes Kreuz) was a military decoration in the Kingdom of Prussia, and later in the German Empire. King Frederick William III of Prussia established ...

The Iron Cross from 1870. The Iron Cross (German: Eisernes Kreuz) was a military decoration in the Kingdom of Prussia, and later in the German Empire. King Frederick William III of Prussia established ...

The Iron Cross still rates as Germany's most famous military insignia, but its role has been reduced to that of a black and white emblem on the aircraft, tanks and warships of the post-war armed ...

The Iron Cross (in First, Second and Grand Cross Classes) was first introduced by Kaiser Friedrich Wilhelm III of Prussia in 1813, as a special gallantry award for the duration of the war then being ...

A German conservative MP said Thursday the Iron Cross should be reintroduced as a military honour, but the Defence Ministry swiftly slapped down the call.

Until 1918, there were several higher (than the Iron Cross) order decorations for distinguished service in combat, but these were replaced during World War II by more elaborate versions of the Iron ...

Share Article Bookmark Comments 00:01, Fri, Sep 9, 2016 Updated: 12:35, Fri, Sep 9, 2016 BNP/GETTY A Spitfire Ace returned the German Iron Cross to the vanquished pilot ...

Pierced by the bullet that killed him: Extraordinary wallet containing Iron Cross and picture of the Kaiser to be handed to German First World War soldier's family Ivor White and Dennis Picton ...

German Iron Cross, Second Class, unnamed as issued. A cross pattee in black iron edged with silver. Obverse: A 'W' in the centre with a crown on the top and '1914' on the lower arm. Reverse: Three oak ...