Description
Replica of the Grand Cross of the Iron Cross (German: Grosskreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes) model 1939.
The sign in the form of an equilateral Teutonic cross made of iron with a silver edging. On the front side of the order there is a black field with a silver edging. Оn the lower ray on one side the year of establishment of the order “1939” is indicated, on the other side the year of foundation of the order “1813”.
The good, very neat copy made on industrial equipment, which distinguishes it from artisanal copies that have been melted down. The cross is made in one piece.
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Cross size (without ring) 62 mm, ribbon length 35 cm, ribbon width 55 mm. Award weight 50 g.
Historical reference.
Grand Cross of the Iron Cross (German: Großkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes) is the highest military award received by major military leaders for winning a decisive battle. The order was being introduced only with a major military campaign:
- 1813 war for freedom (Befreiungskrieg),
- Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871,
- First World War 1914-1918,
- World War II 1939-1945.
In 1939, the Grand (or Great) Cross was established by Adolf Hitler's Decree as the highest grade of the Order of the Iron Cross. The Grand Cross was the same shape as the Knight's Cross, but was larger. It was supposed to be worn around the neck on a ribbon of the order's colors.
Sources: wiki.wargaming.net, wikireading.ru.
