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    Germany Awards "New Iron Cross"

    Reported on the news that Germany has awarded the first bravery awards since the end of WW2. See link http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/8136612.stm

    Slightly misleading as this is called an Honour Cross and is not really a continuation of the series, but thought you might find this interesting.
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    Super interesting, thanks.
    Best regards,
    Streptile

    Looking for ROUND BUTTON 1939 EK1 Spange cases (LDO or PKZ)

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      #3
      Very interesting. As a modern collector my first question is: Who has made these new awards .

      However it would be better if I stand still for a moment an think a bit more about the bravery of these recently awarded men.

      Regards, Theo
      (Wim vangossum)
      Freedom is not for Free

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        #4
        About time the Bundeswehr had a gallantry award. It looks a little like a cross between the old Militaerverdienstkreuz and the Crown Order.

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          #5
          Here it is, someone mentioned that it's to bad that they aren't named, I have to agree. I'am starting to like the design though:
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            #6
            Originally posted by Theo Cuypers View Post
            Very interesting. As a modern collector my first question is: Who has made these new awards .

            However it would be better if I stand still for a moment an think a bit more about the bravery of these recently awarded men.

            Regards, Theo
            (Wim vangossum)
            my information : Steinhauer & Lück in Lüdenscheid

            it is not a new "iron cross"

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              #7
              Originally posted by PzBtl423 View Post
              it is not a new "iron cross"
              Eh, journalists...

              Looks like a Kronen Orden to me.

              Last edited by streptile; 07-07-2009, 01:47 PM.
              Best regards,
              Streptile

              Looking for ROUND BUTTON 1939 EK1 Spange cases (LDO or PKZ)

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                #8
                Originally posted by PzBtl423 View Post
                my information : Steinhauer & Lück in Lüdenscheid

                it is not a new "iron cross"
                i do not even think its a new award, I believe it has been out for awhile now since 1980 or so. leave it to the media to mislead people.
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                  #9
                  Originally posted by münster View Post
                  i do not even think its a new award, I believe it has been out for awhile now since 1980 or so. leave it to the media to mislead people.
                  Yes, I remember that, too. Maybe not quite that long, but a few years at least. But perhaps this is the first time it's been awarded?
                  Best regards,
                  Streptile

                  Looking for ROUND BUTTON 1939 EK1 Spange cases (LDO or PKZ)

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                    #10
                    Originally posted by streptile View Post
                    Yes, I remember that, too. Maybe not quite that long, but a few years at least. But perhaps this is the first time it's been awarded?

                    <table class="infobox" style="width: 315px; border-spacing: 2px; text-align: left; font-size: 90%;"><tbody><tr><th style="padding-right: 1em;">Type</th> <td>Military Medal</td> </tr> <tr> <th style="padding-right: 1em;">Eligibility</th> <td>Soldiers of the German armed forces and of allied nations</td> </tr> <tr> <th style="padding-right: 1em;">Awarded for</th> <td>Valor or meritorious service</td> </tr> <tr> <th style="padding-right: 1em;">Status</th> <td>Currently awarded</td> </tr> <tr> <th style="padding-right: 1em;">Description</th> <td>Comes in five classes: gold with clasp for bravery. Gold, silver, bronze crosses & bronze medal</td> </tr> <tr> <th colspan="2" style="background-color: rgb(176, 196, 222); text-align: center; vertical-align: middle;">Statistics</th> </tr> <tr> <th style="padding-right: 1em;">Established</th> <td>October 29, 1980</td></tr></tbody></table>
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                      #11
                      Hi,

                      the cross itself has been around for some years,

                      the cross and ribbon are just the same, but for the gallantry version, which is new, the oakleaves on the ribbon have been added, that's the only difference

                      that's the political line of least resistance, as a "real" new iron cross would have been considered politically controversial by left wing forces, so none of the politicians had the backbone to step forward for a new IC

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                        #12
                        There is no reason for any new Iron Cross. Germany is not at war.

                        Any award, other than the Iron Cross, can be instituted for valor when Germany is NOT AT WAR.

                        Bob Hritz
                        In the land of the blind, the one eyed man is king.

                        Duct tape can't fix stupid, but it can muffle the sound.

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                          #13
                          Pic at bottom

                          http://news.sky.com/skynews/Home/Wor...r_Dutch_Deaths

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                            #14
                            Originally posted by münster View Post
                            Established October 29
                            Established on my birthday...
                            Best regards,
                            Streptile

                            Looking for ROUND BUTTON 1939 EK1 Spange cases (LDO or PKZ)

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                              #15
                              I hope they didn't forget to make a Knights cross of the Cross of Honour for Bravery version...


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                              Nick VR

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