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Iron Cross

The Oxford Essential Dictionary of the U.S. Military | 2001 | Copyright

Iron Cross German military decoration awarded for valor or exceptionally meritorious service. Awarded in several degrees (Grand Cross, Knight's Cross, Knight's Cross with Diamonds, etc.), the Iron Cross was established by the King Frederick William III of Prussia in 1813 but was discontinued after World War II.

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Iron Cross

The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed. | 2011 | Copyright

Iron Cross see decorations, civil and military .

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Iron Cross

The Oxford Companion to World War II | 2001 | | Copyright

Iron Cross, see decorations, Germany.

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I. C. B. DEAR and M. R. D. FOOT. "Iron Cross." The Oxford Companion to World War II. 2001. Encyclopedia.com. 1 Jun. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>.

I. C. B. DEAR and M. R. D. FOOT. "Iron Cross." The Oxford Companion to World War II. 2001. Encyclopedia.com. (June 1, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O129-IronCross.html

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Free newspaper and magazine articles

	1939 Iron Cross given to museum; Doctor's family make donation.(News) Newspaper article from: South Wales Echo (Cardiff, Wales); 11/11/2009
	Army chiefs want Iron Cross back.(News) Newspaper article from: Daily Record (Glasgow, Scotland); 5/3/1999
	Germans' Iron Cross by any other name.(News) Newspaper article from: Daily Mail (London); 7/7/2009