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2015年11月11日星期三

More New Medals-November,2015

We are happy to announce SS Long Service Award (12 Years /8 Years / 4 Years),Order of the Zähringer Lion with Oak Leaf（Knight 1st Class）,General Assault Badge 25/50/75/100 Engagements,USSR Order of the October Revolution and Star of the Grand Cross of the Hohenzollern are now available.
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2015年8月17日星期一

German Cross

German Cross was instituted by Adolf Hitler on September 28,1941 to bridge the gap between the Iron Cross 1st Class and the Knight's Cross.It was awarded in two divisions:gold for repeated acts of bravery or achievement in combat and silver for distinguished non-combat war service.

2015年8月16日星期日

Iron Cross

Iron cross is the best known of all German medals,it was first introduced on March 10, 1813 by King Friedrich-Wilhelm III of Prussia.By the end of World War II,there were eight classes of the Iron Cross.The classes were:2nd Class,1st Class,Knight's Cross,Knight's Cross with Oak Leaves,Knight's Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords,Knight's Cross with Oak Leaves,Swords and Diamonds,Knight's Cross with Golden Oak Leaves,Swords and Diamonds and Grand Cross of the Iron cross.The Iron Cross in its various classes was awarded to all ranks of the Wehrmacht,Luftwaffe and Kriegsmarine to recognize officers and men for acts of bravery,heroism and leadership.

Iron Cross 1st Class and 2nd Class looked very similar and were worn on the same position on the lower left side of the uniform. When the Iron Cross First Class was awarded, the Iron Cross Second Class was signified with a small ribbon attached to a button.

Knight's Cross was worn on the neck with a striped black, white and red ribbon attached.

Knight's Cross