German Empire: Iron Cross

Eisernes Kreuz

Ribbon: White with black edge stripes.

Instituted: 5 August 1914, based on the Prussian Iron Cross of 1813 and 1870.

Awarded: For bravery or other notable military service rendered by non-combatants.

Combatant Non-Combatant
Grand Cross of the Iron Cross Sorry - no picture of obverse Sorry - no picture of reverse
Iron Cross Class 1 Sorry - no picture of obverse Sorry - no picture of reverse
Iron Cross Class 2 Class 2, Obverse Class 2, Reverse
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