World News; First 'iron crosses' awarded since World War II: German leader honors troops for Afghan bravery. Published: ; Jul. 06, 2009, 10:47 p.m.

May 17, 2010: The German Army has awarded fourteen American soldiers the revived Iron Cross medal, for risking their lives, on April 2nd, to save eleven German soldiers who had come under heavy fire ...

Plans to revive the Iron Cross for first time since World War II stir up debate. PASSAU, Germany, March 25, 2008 — -- An initiative by Germany's Secretary of Defense Franz Josef Jung to ...

The old Iron Cross came in 1st and 2nd class levels, with officers usually getting the former. It is understood that the new medal will be across the board with no distinctions for rank.

The Cross of Honour for Bravery features a golden cross with an eagle in the centre, held on a black, red and gold ribbon with oak leaves. It is the Bundeswehr's first decoration for bravery since the ...

May 17, 2010: The German Army has awarded fourteen American soldiers the revived Iron Cross medal, for risking their lives, on April 2nd, to save eleven German soldiers who had come under heavy fire ...