when was the german iron cross medal created?
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- The 1st and 2nd Class of the 1939 Iron Cross measured 44mm and were perfectly symmetrical, while the Knights Cross measured 48mm. Although it was distributed in great numbers, the superior quality of the crosses manufactured remained consistent.
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- Any member of the Army who was awarded the Purple Heart for meritorious achievement or service, as opposed to wounds received in action, between 7 December 1941 and 22 September 1943, may apply for award of an appropriate decoration instead of the Purple Heart. f.
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The Founding of the Red Cross Movement Moynier had died that same year. Meanwhile the Red Cross movement had flourished. Its work began to extend from the military sphere to a far broader range of peacetime disasters and needs. The British Red Cross Society was founded in 1870 and the American National Red Cross Society in the US goes back to 1881.The First World War dramatically increased the need for the organisation and the Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to the International Red Cross Committee in 1917.eanwhile the Red Cross movement had flourished. Its work began to extend from the military sphere to a far broader range of peacetime disasters and needs. The British Red Cross Society was founded in 1870 and the American National Red Cross Society in the US goes back to 1881.
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The Purple Heart The Purple Heart Medal The award we have come to recognize as the Purple Heart actually found its roots not so much in the desire to create a new medal for military men to wear, as it was in the desire to honor a great American hero of the past. George Washington was born on February 22, 1732.
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History of the NCO (from FM 7-22.7) In practice this award was the precursor to the Medal of Honor introduced during the Civil War. After a long period of disuse, Badge of Military Merit was reinstituted in 1932 as the Purple Heart and is a decoration for members of the armed forces wounded or killed in action or as a result of a terrorist attack.
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The German Iron Cross The Iron Cross was awarded to recognize acts of bravery. The Iron Cross comes in two grades, Second Class and First Class. Awards of the German Armed Forces in WWII - Learn about the history, meaning, medals awarded and recipients of the awards of the German armed forces from 1935 to 1945.
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The Purple Heart It was announced on February 22, 1932...the 200th anniversary of George Washington's birth. In honor of the Father of our Country and the man who established our military's first medal, the Purple Heart would bear the profile on George Washington on its face.
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Victoria Cross The Victoria Cross is the highest award for acts of bravery in wartime. It was instituted in 1856 by Queen Victoria and made retrospective to 1854 to cover the period of the Crimean War.
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Symptoms of Fried Piston Rings Symptoms of Fried Piston Rings. The piston rings in your car's engine are responsible for controlling oil pressure and regulating engine oil consumption. Worn or damaged engine rings will usually lead to a myriad of problems, and will require an engine repair. Here are some of the warning signs that could mean your vehicle has fried piston rings.
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Encyclopedia - The Pour le Merite Medal The award dates back to 1667 when, in the German state of Brandenburg, the Ordre de la Generosite - the Order of Generosity - was created by Frederick William I. Given that French was the language of the royal court the naming of the merit award would have appeared a natural choice.
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The Yellow Star It wasn't until nearly two years later that a decree, issued on September 1, 1941, issued badges to Jews within Germany as well as occupied and incorporated Poland. This badge was the yellow Star of David with the word Jude (Jew) and worn on the left side of one's chest.
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P-08 Luger The P-08 Lugers of WWI are presented with the Blue Max medal mounted in the presentation case lid with the appropriate Blue Max neck ribbon. The medal is engraved with the serial number of the P-08 Luger. The Treaty of Versailles model is available in a small quantity. It is a “Between the Wars” model. The treaty severely restricted arms production in post-WWI Germany, but the manufacture, remanufacture of P-08’s was permitted.
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Federal Judge Dismisses Ridiculous Claim That WWI Memorial Cross Is Offensive It was all the more surprising, therefore, when the American Humanist Association, an organisation that advocates ‘progressive values and equality for humanists, atheists, and freethinkers’ decided that a one-hundred-year-old First World War memorial cross was offensive, and should be removed.
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Top Ten Most Prestigious Medals The Medal of Honor, United States. Created during the Civil War as the only medal for valor (bravery, courage, whatever you want to call it) it became the top medal for Americans in combat. Authorized by an act of Congress and usually awarded by the President, most recipients die in the process of earning the medal.
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- Kingdom of Saxony. 1  Military Order of St. Henry, Knight Commander, 30 March 1916, after his 12th and 13th victories. 2  Military Order of St. Henry, Knight, 21 September 1915. 3  Albert Order, Knight's Cross with Swords. 4  Silver Friedrich August Medal, “For Gallantry in the Face of the Enemy”, 15 July 1915.
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History The Medal: 1861 to Present. The Navy Medal of Honor was the first to be struck on December 21, 1861. This was quickly followed by the Army version of the award on July 12, 1862.
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Victoria Cross The Victoria Cross was created in the wake of the carnage of the Crimean War to recognise gallantry in action by all ranks of the services.he Victoria Cross was created in the wake of the carnage of the Crimean War to recognise gallantry in action by all ranks of the services.
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A Little Fire Service History All the contributors and sources of the article suggest, is how it may have done so and the history of those brave knights and of the emblem. In his book Badges of the Bravest Gary Urbanowicz states that the first use of a Maltese cross was adopted by FDNY in 1865. In Brooklyn they apparently adopted it in 1882. The article appeared in the September 19, 1882 issue of the Brooklyn Eagle.
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Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal The Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal (GWOTEM) is a United States armed forces military award created by George W. Bush on 12 March 2003 by Executive Order 13289. It recognizes those military service members who have deployed overseas in direct service to the War on Terror from 11 September 2001 to a date to be determined.
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Max Immelmann Max Immelmann (21 September 1890 – 18 June 1916) PLM was the first German World War I flying ace. He was a pioneer in fighter aviation and is often mistakenly credited with the first aerial victory using a synchronized gun. He was the first aviator to win the Pour le Mérite, and was awarded it at the same time as Oswald Boelcke.
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Removable Partial Dentures A denture could lose its proper shape if it is not kept moist. At night, the denture should be placed in soaking solution or water. Your dentist can recommend the proper method for keeping your dentures in good shape. Don’t chew, swallow, or gargle with denture cleansers.
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Purple Heart The original Purple Heart, designated as the Badge of Military Merit, was established by George Washington – then the commander-in-chief of the Continental Army – by order from his Newburgh, New York headquarters on August 7, 1782. The Badge of Military Merit was only awarded to three Revolutionary War soldiers by Gen. George Washington himself.
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Military awards and decorations of Ireland (Irish: An Bonn Míleata Calmachta le Tuillteanas) 1944: 1944–present: Known until January 1984 as Military Medal for Gallantry (3rd Class). Two medals of this class have been awarded since its creation. Distinguished Service Medal (Irish: An Bonn Seirbhíse Dearscna) Distinguished Service Medal with Honour
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Victoria Cross The Victoria Cross is designed in the form of the Maltese Cross: in the centre of the medal is a lion guardant standing upon the Royal Crown. The words For valour are inscribed below. The Victoria Cross is suspended from a crimson ribbon.
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Navy E Ribbon Navy E Ribbon. In July of 1976 the Secretary of the Navy established the Navy E Ribbon, as its latest entry in the pantheon of US military medals and awards. These medals of America are more fully called the Navy Battle Efficiency Ribbon.
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- German Medals Awarded to Foreigners. German medals could also be awarded to foreign troops serving as allies in campaigns as was the purpose of the Prussian Warriors Merit Medal and as commonly happened the during the First World War with the Prussian Iron Cross.