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German law prohibits wearing a swastika, 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.
- Military valour or outstanding leadership
- Neck decoration
Oak Leaves, Swords, and Diamonds for the Knight's Cross Guide. This is an identification guide for the official award version of the Oak Leaves, Oak Leaves & Swords, Oak Leaves & Swords with Diamonds, and the Gold Oak Leaves & Swords with Diamonds. The awards have polished edges and viens with textured leaves.
In Imperial Germany, a common soldier could never hope to receive the Grand Cross of the Iron Cross. However, in Nazi Germany, the Knight’s Cross was obtainable and could transform a lowly soldier into a national hero. On June 3rd, 1940, a higher grade, the Knight’s Cross with Oak Leaves, was introduced to distinguish individuals who had ...
In Imperial Germany, a common soldier could never hope to receive the Grand Cross of the Iron Cross. However, in Nazi Germany, the Knight’s Cross was obtainable and could transform a lowly soldier into a national hero. On June 3rd, 1940, a higher grade, the Knight’s Cross with Oak Leaves, was introduced to distinguish individuals who had ...
The Knights Cross was a variation of the sought after Iron Cross which had 7 grades; Iron Cross second class; Iron Cross first class; Knights Cross of the Iron Cross; Knights Cross with Oak Leaves; Knights Cross with Oak Leaves and Crossed Swords; Knights Cross with Oak Leaves, Crossed Swords and Diamonds
To qualify for it one had to hold the Iron Cross 1st Class already. The Knight’s Cross was awarded 7,313 times. As the war went on, extra grades were added to the Knight’s Cross. First came the Oak Leaves, awarded 883 times, then the Oak Leaves and Swords, awarded 159 times.
Knights Cross with oak leaves swords and diamonds. This even higher level was introduced in September 1941. Only 27 men were awarded this medal until the end of World War 2, the best of the best, the most outstanding of Germany's many war heroes and senior commanders of World War 2, each having either a long record of numerous acts of bravery ...
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