{"product_id":"iron-cross-1914-honour-class-red-eagle-crown-blue-merite-ww1-german-medals-military-of-prussia-replica","title":"Iron Cross 1914 - Honour Class - Red Eagle Crown - Blue Merite WW1 German Medals - Military of Prussia Replica","description":"\u003cp\u003eIt is ideal to wear instead of Your issue Medal or for Displaying on uniforms and collections\u003cbr\u003e\nIt is excellent gift for anyone who loves WW1\/WW2 era or for collectors\u003cbr\u003e\nAnyone interested in history will love this amazing piece of art! Highest military awarded only few times between 1914-1918\u003cbr\u003e\nMaterial: Zinc Alloy , Full Size Nice quality british Medals\u003cbr\u003e\nmilitary medals British Medals ww2 medals awards medals copy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Iron Cross (German: Eisernes Kreuz) was a military decoration in the Kingdom of Prussia, the German Empire (1871–1918), and Germany (1933–1945). The design, a black cross pattée with a white or silver outline, was derived from the insignia of the medieval Teutonic Order and borne by its knights from the 13th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Honour Cross of the World War 1914\/1918 (German: Das Ehrenkreuz des Weltkriegs 1914\/1918), commonly, but incorrectly, known as the Hindenburg Cross was established by Field Marshal Paul von Hindenburg, President of the German Republic, by an order dated 13 July 1934, to commemorate the distinguished deeds of the German people during the First World War. This was Germany's first official service medal for soldiers of Imperial Germany who had taken part in the war, and where they had since died it was also awarded to their surviving next-of-kin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Order of the Red Eagle (German: Roter Adlerorden) was an order of chivalry of the Kingdom of Prussia. It was awarded to both military personnel and civilians, to recognize valor in combat, excellence in military leadership, long and faithful service to the kingdom, or other achievements. As with most German (and most other European) orders, the Order of the Red Eagle could only be awarded to commissioned officers or civilians of approximately equivalent status. However, there was a medal of the order, which could be awarded to non-commissioned officers and enlisted men, lower ranking civil servants and other civilians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Pour le Mérite was awarded as both a military and civil honour and ranked, along with the Order of the Black Eagle, the Order of the Red Eagle and the House Order of Hohenzollern, among the highest orders of merit (German: Verdienstorden) in the Kingdom of Prussia. After 1871, when various German kingdoms, duchies and principalities had come together under Prussian leadership to form the German Empire, the Prussian honours gradually assumed, at least in public perception, the status of honours of Imperial Germany, even though many honours of the various\u003c\/p\u003e \n\n\u003cp\u003ePlease take a look at our other Military items \u0026amp; Medals Listed in our Shop!\u003cbr\u003e\nIt is ideal to wear instead of Your issue Medal or for Displaying on uniforms and collections\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eShipping within 1-3 working day!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlease contact our Customer Service if you need any help\u003cbr\u003e\nIf you are satisfied with the transaction then would you kindly leave a\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003epositive feedback rating along with 5 star Detailed Seller Ratings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are not happy with the item or the service then please contact us before you leave bad feedback so that we may try to resolve any issues or concerns you have experienced\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"replicamilitarymedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58071974248829,"sku":null,"price":57.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0057\/4885\/0734\/files\/il_fullxfull.7313314546_4u4x.jpg?v=1776693817","url":"https:\/\/www.militariareplicas.com\/products\/iron-cross-1914-honour-class-red-eagle-crown-blue-merite-ww1-german-medals-military-of-prussia-replica","provider":"Militaria Replicas","version":"1.0","type":"link"}