July 9, 2009: The German army has awarded the first Iron Cross medals, for bravery in a combat zone, since 1945. From 1813 to 1945, nearly five million Iron Cross medals were awarded to German ...

The Iron Cross was established originally as a Prussian military honour by King Frederick Wilhelm III in 1813. The medal was later awarded as a top honour to German servicemen during both world wars.

"This can be seen on the back of the medal which shows the 1813 date, the Crown of the Kingdom of Prussia, and the FW for the Prussian King, Wilhelm III which all versions of the Iron Cross had.

"This can be seen on the back of the medal which shows the 1813 date, the Crown of the Kingdom of Prussia, and the FW for the Prussian King, Wilhelm III which all versions of the Iron Cross had.

Dug out of attics and curio shops and freshly minted by the thousands, the German Iron Cross has become the newest surfer’s emblem and high school fad. Nobody, except parents, seems upset by the ...

The Iron Cross medal ceased to exist between 1945 and last year. But popular demand caused the German government to create an "Honor Cross for Bravery" which is, to all appearances, a continuation of ...