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Wiki - Germany - Iron Cross
Reinstated on September 1, 1939 by Adolf Hitler, to award for bravery in combat to members of the armed forces, it was also awarded to foreigners and civilians.
The 1st and 2nd class crosses were manufactured with a two-piece nickel frame, and a black lacquered iron center, the frame of the Knight's Cross was silver.
The categories into which it was divided are:
Iron Cross 2nd class
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The Cross measures 44mm in diameter and was delivered in a blue paper envelope.
About 4,500,000 crosses were awarded.
Iron Cross 1st class
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The Cross measures 44mm in diameter and came in a black case.
About 300,000 crosses were awarded.
Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross
The Cross measures 48.5mm in diameter and was awarded in a black case.
Within this category, the following could be awarded:
Oak leaves
Oak leaves and swords
Oak leaves, swords and diamonds
Gold oak leaves, swords and diamonds.
About 7,300 crosses were awarded.
Grand Cross of the Iron Cross
Unlike the previous one, it measured 63mm in diameter.
Only one was awarded to Hermann Göring.
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