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400:. The award was created to replace the many older merit and bravery neck awards of the German Empire. A higher grade, the Oak Leaves to the Knight's Cross, was instituted in 1940. In 1941, two higher grades of the Knight's Cross with Oak Leaves were instituted: the Knight's Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords and the Knight's Cross with Oak Leaves, Swords and Diamonds. At the end of 1944 the final grade, the Knight's Cross with Golden Oak Leaves, Swords and Diamonds, was created. Over 7,000 awards were made during the course of the war.
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revealed evidence for 7,161 officially bestowed recipients. The German
Federal Archives substantiate 863 awards of the Oak Leaves to the Knight's Cross, along with the 147 Swords and 27 Diamonds awards. Author Veit Scherzer concluded that every presentation of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross, or
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the respective flotilla was authorized to make the nomination. It was also possible to nominate subordinated foreign units. The nomination by the troop had to be submitted in writing and in double copy. The format and the content were predefined. Every nomination contained the personal data, the rank
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in his role as commander in chief of the German armed forces decreed the renewal of the Iron Cross of 1939. A new grade of the Iron Cross series was introduced, the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross, without distinction, was awarded to officers and soldiers alike,
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cross on 13 March 1813. Iron was a material which symbolised defiance and reflected the spirit of the age. The
Prussian state had mounted a campaign steeped in patriotic rhetoric to rally their citizens to repulse the French occupation. To finance the army, the king implored wealthy Prussians to turn
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pilots could qualify for accumulating 20 "points" (with one point being awarded for shooting down a single-engine plane, two points for a twin-engine plane and three for a four-engine plane, with all points being doubled at night). It was issued from 1939 to 1945, with the requirements being
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As the war progressed four additional years, leaders had to distinguish those who had already won the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross or one of the higher grades and who continued to show merit in combat bravery or military success. The Knight's Cross was eventually awarded in five grades:
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First Class, though the Iron Cross First Class was awarded concurrently with the Knight's Cross in some cases. Unit commanders could also be awarded the medal for the exemplary conduct of the unit as a whole. Also, U-boat commanders could qualify for sinking 100,000 tons of shipping and
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The Knight's Cross was awarded for a wide range of reasons and across all ranks, from a senior commander for skilled leadership of his troops in battle to a low-ranking soldier for a single act of military valour. Presentations were made to members of the three military branches of the
740:) was instituted on 29 December 1944. This medal was the highest level, originally intended for 12 of the most distinguished servicemen in the entire German armed forces after the war ended. Six sets of Golden Oak Leaves were manufactured, each consisting of an A-piece, made of 18-
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revealed evidence for 7,161 officially bestowed recipients. The German
Federal Archives substantiate 863 awards of the Oak Leaves to the Knight's Cross, along with the 147 Swords and 27 Diamonds awards. The Golden Oak Leaves to the Knight's Cross was awarded only once, to
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1502:, so on 26 July 1957 the West German government authorized replacement Knight's Crosses with an Oak Leaf Cluster in place of the swastika, similar to the Iron Cross of 1914, and the denazified Iron Cross of 1957, which could be worn by World War II recipients.
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with their respective staff offices) had to give their approval along with a short comment. In exceptional cases, such as the nominated individual had sustained severe injuries or that the command chain had been interrupted, a nomination could be submitted via
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The nomination had to be forwarded in writing by a courier up the official command chain. Every intermittent administrative office or commander between the nominating unit and the commander-in-chief of the respective
Wehrmacht branch (commander-in-chief of the
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Like the Knight's Cross to which it was added, the Oak Leaves clasp could be awarded for leadership, distinguished service or personal gallantry. The Oak Leaves, just like the 1813 Iron Cross and Grand Cross of the Iron Cross, was not a
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had explicitly prohibited the creation of a military decoration, order or medal. However, Germany had formally renounced the Treaty by this time. The renewal for the first time had created an honorary sign of the entire German state.
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banned any contacts between the
Bundeswehr and the association, stating that it and many of its members shared neo-Nazi and revanchist ideas which were not in conformity with the German constitution and Germany's postwar policies.
571:), the attack on the Netherlands, Belgium and France, just 52 Knight's Crosses had been awarded. In May 1940 the number of presentations peaked. The timing for the introduction of the Oak Leaves is closely linked to Case Red (
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Nominations for the Knight's Cross could be made at company level or higher. Commanders could not nominate themselves. In this instance the division adjutant made the recommendation. In the
Luftwaffe the lowest level was the
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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 a specific clasp supporting the cross on the ribbon, these include:
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Die
RitterkreuztrĂ€ger 1939â1945. Die Inhaber des Ritterkreuzes des Eisernen Kreuzes 1939 von Heer, Luftwaffe, Kriegsmarine, Waffen-SS, Volkssturm sowie mit Deutschland verbĂŒndeter StreitkrĂ€fte nach den Unterlagen des
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The Knight's Cross
Bearers 1939â1945. The Holders of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross 1939 by Army, Air Force, Navy, Waffen-SS, Volkssturm and Allied Forces with Germany According to the Documents of the Federal
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RitterkreuztrĂ€ger 1939â1945. Die
Inhaber des Eisernen Kreuzes von Heer, Luftwaffe, Kriegsmarine, Waffen-SS, Volkssturm sowie mit Deutschland verbĂŒndete StreitkrĂ€fte nach den Unterlagen des Bundesarchivs
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At first, the recipient of the Knight's Cross, or one of its higher grades, received a brief telegram informing him of the award of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. Thereafter he received a
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and unit at the time of the act, since when the soldier held this position, the military service entry date, previous military decorations awarded and date of presentation, etc. For
533:, a cross that has arms which are narrow at the center and broader at the perimeter. The most common Knight's Crosses were produced by the manufacturer Steinhauer & LĂŒck in
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the only person who was allowed to award orders or honorary signs. The re-institution of the Iron Cross was therefore a FĂŒhrer decree, which had political implication since the
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for enlisted personnel, were included. The AKCR lists the awarding of 7318 Knight's
Crosses, as well as 882 Oak Leaves, 159 Swords, 27 Diamonds, 1 Golden Oak Leaves and 1
641:) was instituted on 15 July 1941. The Oak Leaves with Swords clasp was similar in appearance to the Oak Leaves clasp with the exception that a pair of crossed swords were
563:) was instituted on 3. June 1940. Before the introduction of the Oak Leaves only 124 members of the Wehrmacht had received the Knight's Cross. Prior to Case Yellow (
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After 30 April 1945, in the context of the rapid disintegration of Germany's government and armed forces, it is unclear who held the authority to approve awards. A
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1989:
Maerz, Dietrich (2023). "The Knights Cross of the Iron Cross and Higher Grades, Vol. I & II (in English), Richmond, MI, B&D Publishing LLC,
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for everyday wear, the B-piece. The Diamonds were awarded 27 times during World War II. However three individuals never received a set of Diamonds.
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The Bearers of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross 1939â1945 â The Owners of the Highest Award of the Second World War of all Wehrmacht Branches
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The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross instituted on 1. September 1939. Its appearance was very similar to the Iron Cross. Its shape was that of a
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Die TrĂ€ger des Ritterkreuzes des Eisernen Kreuzes 1939â1945 â Die Inhaber der höchsten Auszeichnung des Zweiten Weltkrieges aller Wehrmachtteile
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Hitler frequently made the presentations of the Oak Leaves and higher grades himself. The first presentations in 1940 and 1941 were made in the
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message dated 3 May authorized the commanders-in-chief of those units still engaged in combat to award the Knight's Cross by themselves.
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Maerz, Dietrich (2007). "The Knights Cross of the Iron Cross and its Higher Grades" (in English), Richmond, MI, B&D Publishing LLC,
308:, the Grand Cross was never awarded at-large to Nazi German military and paramilitary forces. The Grand Cross' sole award was made to
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decreed a blanket approval of all nominations received by the OKW up until the surrender. The validity of this "Dönitz decree" (
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gold with 58 real diamonds, and a B-piece, made of 14-carat gold with 68 real sapphires. One of these sets was presented to
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in their jewels in exchange for a men's cast-iron ring or a ladies' brooch, each bearing the legend "Gold I gave for iron" (
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one of its higher grades, made until 20 April 1945 is verifiable in the German Federal Archives. The first echelon of the
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537:. The Steinhauer & LĂŒck crosses are stamped with the digits "800", indicating 800 grade silver, on the reverse side.
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on this day and the confusion regarding who can be considered a legitimate Knight's Cross recipient began.
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and recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. Later, the recipients of the
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concluded that it violated Nazi legislation that required a case-by-case decision.
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Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes mit Goldenem Eichenlaub, Schwertern und Brillanten
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Oak Leaves Bearers 1940â1945: Contemporary History in Color II Ihlefeld - Primozic
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Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Golden Oak Leaves, Swords, and Diamonds.
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EichenlaubtrĂ€ger 1940â1945: Zeitgeschichte in Farbe I Abraham â Huppertz
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Ordensgemeinschaft der RitterkreuztrÀger des Eisernen Kreuzes e.V.
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in Berlin. Senior commanders, like the commanders in chief of the
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The Knight's Cross with Golden Oak Leaves, Swords, and Diamonds (
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The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords (
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in September 1939, making the Knight's Cross (specifically, the
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Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes mit Eichenlaub und Schwertern
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Das Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes und seine Höheren Stufen
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for all ranks in the three branches of the Wehrmacht and the
2091:] (in German). Jena, Germany: Scherzers Miltaer-Verlag.
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671:) was instituted on 15 July 1941. The first recipients were
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The Knights Cross of the Iron Cross is presented as a large
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and the Luftwaffe, and from the autumn of 1944 also by the
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Knight's Cross with Golden Oak Leaves, Swords, and Diamonds
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Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords
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Knight's Cross with Golden Oak Leaves, Swords, and Diamonds
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The Knight's Cross with Oak Leaves, Swords, and Diamonds (
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Orders, Decorations, Medals and Badges of the Third Reich
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on 1 January 1945; the remaining five sets were taken to
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Knight's Cross, Oak-Leaves and Swords Recipients 1941-45
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With the outbreak of World War II on 1 September 1939,
1930:] (in German). Friedberg, Germany: Podzun-Pallas.
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The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves (
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Argentine Nation to the Heroic Valour in Combat Cross
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The Association of Knight's Cross Recipients (AKCR) (
92:(Red, White and black). The cross itself has a large
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Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves
2066:] (in German). Selent, Germany: Pour le MĂ©rite.
2043:] (in German). Selent, Germany: Pour le MĂ©rite.
2020:] (in German). Selent, Germany: Pour le MĂ©rite.
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Denazified Knight's Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords
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Knight's Cross with Oak Leaves, Swords, and Diamonds
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Das Eiserne KreuzâZur Geschichte einer Auszeichnung
1967:(in German). Richmond, MI: B&D Publishing LLC.
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List of Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross recipients
88:supported by a band that is in the tricolor of the
1945:Littlejohn, David; Dodkins, Colonel C. M. (1968).
1707:"Reichsgesetzblatt 1945 I S. 11; 29 December 1944"
1944:
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1248:(Military Identification) and personnel records.
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2111:Knight's Cross and Oak Leaves Recipients 1939-40
511:Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves
3440:Military awards and decorations of Nazi Germany
2227:List of highest military decorations by country
2149:Knight's Cross with Diamonds Recipients 1941-45
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1601:"Reichsgesetzblatt Teil I S. 849; 3. June 1940"
561:Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes mit Eichenlaub
2760:Hero of the Democratic Republic of Afghanistan
457:slogan: "One people, one nation, one leader".
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752:, where they were taken by the US forces.
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107:Golden Oak leaves with swords and diamonds
54:
2887:Oak Leaves, Swords or Diamonds recipients
2866:Oak Leaves, Swords or Diamonds recipients
2736:Order of the KaraÄorÄe's Star with Swords
2151:. Illustrated by Ramiro Bujeiro. Osprey.
2132:. Illustrated by Ramiro Bujeiro. Osprey.
2113:. Illustrated by Ramiro Bujeiro. Osprey.
1856:. Ranis/Jena: Scherzers Militaer-Verlag.
1496:Gesetz ĂŒber Titel, Orden und Ehrenzeichen
633:Knight's Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords
484:Gesetz ĂŒber Titel, Orden und Ehrenzeichen
76:Military valour or outstanding leadership
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579:), the second and decisive phase of the
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1714:ALEX Ăsterreichische Nationalbibliothek
1608:ALEX Ăsterreichische Nationalbibliothek
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1439:Prussian Golden Military Merit Cross
707:With Oak Leaves, Swords and Diamonds
3199:Front Flying Clasp of the Luftwaffe
412:Reverse view of the 1813 Iron Cross
389:), along with personnel from other
24:
1922:Fellgiebel, Walther-Peer (2000) .
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724:Bundeswehr Military History Museum
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2672:Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross
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1905:Combat Medals of the Third Reich
1652:Combat Medals of the Third Reich
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508:Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross
280:Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes
267:Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross
116:
105:Oak leaves, swords and diamonds
47:Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes
43:Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross
3179:Anti-Aircraft Flak Battle Badge
2933:Orders, decorations, and medals
2624:Military Order of Maria Theresa
2508:Laureate Cross of St. Ferdinand
2006:Luftwaffenmuseum der Bundeswehr
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2712:Castle of Good Hope Decoration
2473:Hero of the Russian Federation
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1224:and commander-in-chief of the
555:Knight's Cross with Oak Leaves
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1:
2993:Grand Cross of the Iron Cross
2218:military awards for gallantry
1903:Ailsby, Christopher (1987) .
1523:Littlejohn & Dodkins 1968
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1447:Grand Cross of the Iron Cross
1297:
1282:on 8 May, Hitler's successor
1278:Likely on 7 May, just before
1212:had to be submitted as well.
306:Grand Cross of the Iron Cross
248:Grand Cross of the Iron Cross
3055:Wehrmacht Long Service Award
2720:Vietnam Military Merit Medal
2648:Military Order of Max Joseph
2457:Order of the Tower and Sword
2396:Gold Medal of Military Valor
2380:Military Medal for Gallantry
1676:Knight's Cross with Diamonds
1650:Ailsby, Christopher (1987).
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1500:prohibits wearing a swastika
1220:, commander-in-chief of the
365:(air force), as well as the
7:
3272:Fast Attack Craft War Badge
3194:Flyer's Commemorative Badge
2944:Decorations to all services
2656:Military Order of St. Henry
2404:Seri Pahlawan Gagah Perkasa
2257:National Hero of Azerbaijan
2147:Williamson, Gordon (2006).
2128:Williamson, Gordon (2006).
1567:Scherzer 2007, pp. 117â186.
1468:
327:decorations of Nazi Germany
318:
10:
3466:
3435:Awards established in 1939
2465:Order of Michael the Brave
2444:War Order Virtuti Militari
2343:Cross of Honour for Valour
2058:Schaulen, Fritjof (2005).
2035:Schaulen, Fritjof (2004).
2012:Schaulen, Fritjof (2003).
1301:
1266:Oberkommando der Wehrmacht
1244:(Soldier's Pay Book), his
657:With Oak Leaves and Swords
199:Total awarded posthumously
29:
3358:
3310:
3287:Naval Artillery War Badge
3247:
3159:
3090:
3079:
2943:
2876:
2846:
2820:
2811:
2707:(Second Spanish Republic)
2608:
2516:Parama Weera Vibhushanaya
2412:Military Order of William
2233:
2224:
1824:Scherzer 2007, pp. 69â74.
1788:Williamson 2004, pp. 5â7.
1256:From 1 September 1939 to
1238:VorlÀufiges Besitzzeugnis
1152:
1127:
1125:
1114:
1112:
1102:
1100:
1096:
1094:
1081:
1079:
1069:
1067:
1063:
1061:
1048:
1046:
1036:
1034:
1030:
1028:
1015:
1013:
1003:
1001:
997:
995:
982:
980:
970:
968:
964:
962:
943:
941:
931:
929:
925:
923:
913:
902:
896:
894:
890:
888:
884:
882:
872:
870:
855:
853:
837:
820:
818:
691:, the 26th recipient and
476:
253:
243:
238:
234:
222:
218:
210:
198:
190:
182:
174:
164:
152:
129:
111:
80:
72:
62:
53:
42:
3189:Balloon Observer's Badge
3104:Army Anti-Aircraft Badge
2988:German Occupation Medals
2966:Driver Proficiency Badge
2961:Condor Legion Tank Badge
2728:Hero of the Soviet Union
2704:Laureate Plate of Madrid
2680:Order of the Golden Kite
2667:(Kingdom of WĂŒrttemberg)
2492:Order of the Somali Star
2249:National Hero of Armenia
2000:Potempa, Harald (2003).
1963:Maerz, Dietrich (2007).
1745:"Luftwaffe Score System"
1734:Maerz 2007, pp. 310â311.
1206:noncommissioned officers
833:Presidential Chancellery
597:Order of the Black Eagle
428:at the beginning of the
325:highest award among the
3257:Auxiliary Cruiser Badge
2956:Clasp to the Iron Cross
2739:(Kingdom of Yugoslavia)
2448:Order KrzyĆŒa Wojskowego
2081:Scherzer, Veit (2007).
1852:Scherzer, Veit (2007).
1318:German Federal Archives
987:Oberkommando des Heeres
462:German Federal Archives
3214:Luftwaffe Honor Goblet
3151:Tank Destruction Badge
3131:Infantry Assault Badge
2556:Order of the Gold Star
1576:Williamson 2004, p. 4.
1495:
1478:
1431:, Knight of the Order
1313:
1166:
796:
685:Hans-Joachim Marseille
593:Order of the Red Eagle
573:
565:
483:
467:
443:Gold gab ich fĂŒr Eisen
413:
379:
367:
359:
351:
343:
335:
288:
279:
143:
135:
102:Oak leaves and swords
46:
3359:âCampaign Cuff Titles
3282:Minesweeper War Badge
3277:High Seas Fleet Badge
3262:Blockade Runner Badge
3219:Luftwaffe Honor plate
3126:General Assault Badge
2696:Grand Cross of Valour
2303:Order of Duke Domagoj
2295:Order of August First
1842:Schaulen 2003, p. 11.
1833:Scherzer 2007, p. 15.
1806:Scherzer 2007, p. 63.
1797:Scherzer 2007, p. 50.
1779:Scherzer 2007, p. 31.
1767:Scherzer 2007, p. 30.
1749:rhorta.home.xs4all.nl
1590:Schaulen 2004, p. 10.
1476:
1311:
1165:
795:
473:on 29 December 1944.
422:Friedrich Wilhelm III
411:
385:(German People storm
32:German Knight's Cross
3396:Metz 1944 Cuff Title
3239:Radio Operator Badge
3234:Pilot/Observer Badge
3136:Mountain Guide Badge
2951:Bandit-warfare Badge
2664:Military Merit Order
2651:(Kingdom of Bavaria)
2643:(Kingdom of Prussia)
2635:(Kingdom of Hungary)
2616:Order of Saint Louis
2479:(Russian Federation)
2182:at Wikimedia Commons
1637:Schaulen 2003, p. 9.
1546:Schaulen 2003, p. 6.
1525:, pp. 117, 120.
1460:Minister of Defence
1358:Operation Barbarossa
1348:in Berlin or at the
1258:Adolf Hitler's death
693:Dietrich von Saucken
497:Treaty of Versailles
493:President of Germany
453:conforming with the
375:Reich Labour Service
258:Iron Cross 1st Class
3408:Courland Cuff Title
3267:Destroyer War Badge
3115:Blue Division Medal
2659:(Kingdom of Saxony)
2619:(Kingdom of France)
1696:Maerz 2007, p. 293.
1687:Maerz 2007, p. 300.
1534:Potempa 2003, p. 9.
1362:FĂŒhrer Headquarters
1280:Germany's surrender
404:Historic background
302:lower in precedence
206:Knight's Cross: 581
3297:U-boat Front Clasp
3204:Glider Pilot Badge
3121:Close Combat Clasp
2688:Order of LÄÄplÄsis
2107:Williamson, Gordon
1628:Maerz 2007, p. 238
1555:Maerz 2007, p. 29.
1479:
1314:
1252:Approval authority
1167:
797:
589:National Socialist
455:National Socialist
414:
398:invasion of Poland
244:Next (higher)
3417:
3416:
3384:Africa Cuff Title
3312:âCampaign Shields
3292:Naval Front Clasp
3229:Parachutist Badge
2998:Honour Roll Clasp
2899:
2898:
2895:
2894:
2771:
2770:
2683:(Empire of Japan)
2627:(Austria-Hungary)
2178:Media related to
2098:978-3-938845-17-2
2073:978-3-932381-22-5
2050:978-3-932381-21-8
2027:978-3-932381-20-1
1995:978-1-7923-3213-5
1984:978-0-9797969-0-6
1973:978-0-9797969-1-3
1937:978-3-7909-0284-6
1863:978-3-938845-17-2
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1346:Reich Chancellery
1262:Heerespersonalamt
1202:enlisted soldiers
1171:
1170:
1156:
1155:
948:Heerespersonalamt
750:Schloss Klessheim
746:Hans-Ulrich Rudel
469:Hans-Ulrich Rudel
282:), or simply the
263:
262:
254:Next (lower)
194:30 September 1939
16:(Redirected from
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3410:
3406:
3398:
3394:
3386:
3382:
3374:
3372:Crete Cuff Title
3370:
3302:U-boat War Badge
3174:Air Gunner Badge
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3113:
3085:
3069:
3065:
3057:
3053:
3040:
3036:
3028:
3024:
3016:
3012:
2979:
2975:
2926:
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2912:
2903:
2902:
2868:
2818:
2817:
2798:
2791:
2784:
2775:
2774:
2764:
2756:
2748:
2747:(SFR Yugoslavia)
2744:Order of Freedom
2740:
2732:
2724:
2716:
2708:
2700:
2692:
2684:
2676:
2668:
2660:
2652:
2644:
2636:
2632:Medal of Bravery
2628:
2620:
2601:
2593:
2585:
2578:
2571:
2560:
2552:
2548:Order of Katonga
2544:
2536:
2528:
2520:
2512:
2504:
2496:
2488:
2480:
2469:
2461:
2453:
2440:
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2424:
2416:
2408:
2400:
2392:
2384:
2376:
2368:
2359:Param Vir Chakra
2355:
2347:
2339:
2335:LĂ©gion d'honneur
2331:
2327:Mannerheim Cross
2323:
2319:Cross of Liberty
2315:
2307:
2299:
2291:
2287:Order of Bravery
2283:
2272:
2264:
2253:
2245:
2210:
2203:
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2186:
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2162:
2143:
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2077:
2054:
2031:
1960:
1941:
1918:
1890:
1885:
1879:
1874:
1868:
1867:
1849:
1843:
1840:
1834:
1831:
1825:
1822:
1816:
1813:
1807:
1804:
1798:
1795:
1789:
1786:
1780:
1777:
1768:
1765:
1759:
1758:
1756:
1755:
1741:
1735:
1732:
1726:
1725:
1723:
1721:
1711:
1703:
1697:
1694:
1688:
1685:
1679:
1672:
1666:
1665:
1647:
1638:
1635:
1629:
1626:
1620:
1619:
1617:
1615:
1605:
1597:
1591:
1588:
1577:
1574:
1568:
1565:
1556:
1553:
1547:
1544:
1535:
1532:
1526:
1520:
1490:
1462:Rudolf Scharping
1456:In 1999, German
1401:Heinrich Himmler
1316:Analysis of the
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800:
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785:
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624:
612:
581:Battle of France
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546:
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486:
472:
460:Analysis of the
424:established the
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364:
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348:
340:
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3420:
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3413:
3401:
3389:
3377:
3365:
3354:
3330:Demyansk Shield
3306:
3243:
3155:
3108:
3086:
3077:
3067:West Wall Medal
3060:
3048:
3044:War Merit Medal
3038:War Merit Cross
3031:
3019:
3007:
2970:
2939:
2930:
2900:
2891:
2880:
2872:
2864:
2855:FallschirmjÀger
2842:
2807:
2802:
2772:
2767:
2762:
2754:
2746:
2738:
2730:
2723:(South Vietnam)
2722:
2714:
2706:
2698:
2690:
2682:
2674:
2666:
2658:
2650:
2642:
2634:
2626:
2618:
2604:
2600:(United States)
2599:
2588:
2581:
2574:
2566:
2558:
2550:
2542:
2534:
2526:
2518:
2510:
2502:
2494:
2486:
2478:
2467:
2459:
2451:
2438:
2430:
2428:Nishan-e-Haider
2422:
2414:
2406:
2398:
2390:
2382:
2374:
2366:
2353:
2351:Cross of Valour
2345:
2337:
2329:
2321:
2313:
2305:
2297:
2289:
2281:
2276:Hero of Belarus
2270:
2262:
2251:
2243:
2229:
2220:
2214:
2170:
2165:
2159:
2140:
2121:
2099:
2074:
2051:
2028:
1957:
1938:
1915:
1898:
1893:
1886:
1882:
1875:
1871:
1864:
1850:
1846:
1841:
1837:
1832:
1828:
1823:
1819:
1814:
1810:
1805:
1801:
1796:
1792:
1787:
1783:
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1771:
1766:
1762:
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1751:
1743:
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1738:
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1719:
1717:
1709:
1705:
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1700:
1695:
1691:
1686:
1682:
1673:
1669:
1662:
1648:
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1632:
1627:
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1580:
1575:
1571:
1566:
1559:
1554:
1550:
1545:
1538:
1533:
1529:
1521:
1517:
1513:
1508:
1486:
1471:
1413:German language
1409:
1397:ReichsfĂŒhrer-SS
1306:
1300:
1254:
1233:communication.
1160:
951:
790:
784:
777:
774:
765:
762:
734:
727:
717:
708:
705:
665:
658:
655:
635:
628:
625:
616:
615:With Oak Leaves
613:
557:
550:
547:
527:
479:
434:Napoleonic Wars
432:as part of the
430:German campaign
406:
357:(navy) and the
311:Reichsmarschall
300:. While it was
284:Knight's Cross
270:
230:
205:
203:
145:Reich president
117:
115:
67:Neck decoration
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38:
35:
28:
23:
22:
15:
12:
11:
5:
3463:
3453:
3452:
3447:
3445:Courage awards
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3437:
3432:
3415:
3414:
3412:
3411:
3399:
3387:
3375:
3362:
3360:
3356:
3355:
3353:
3352:
3347:
3342:
3340:Lapland Shield
3337:
3332:
3327:
3322:
3316:
3314:
3308:
3307:
3305:
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3299:
3294:
3289:
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3264:
3259:
3253:
3251:
3245:
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3242:
3241:
3236:
3231:
3226:
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3211:
3206:
3201:
3196:
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3186:
3181:
3176:
3171:
3165:
3163:
3157:
3156:
3154:
3153:
3148:
3146:Sniper's Badge
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3138:
3133:
3128:
3123:
3118:
3106:
3100:
3098:
3088:
3087:
3080:
3078:
3076:
3075:
3070:
3058:
3046:
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3029:
3017:
3005:
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2995:
2990:
2985:
2980:
2968:
2963:
2958:
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2897:
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2793:
2786:
2778:
2769:
2768:
2766:
2765:
2757:
2755:(Ancient Rome)
2749:
2741:
2733:
2731:(Soviet Union)
2725:
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2715:(South Africa)
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2675:(Nazi Germany)
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2521:
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2505:
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2436:Medal of Valor
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