Star of the Grand Cross of the Iron Cross

Star of the Grand Cross of the Iron Cross is a military decoration or grade of an order.

Also recorded as Star to the Grand Cross of the Iron Cross.

Overview

It is associated with Kingdom of Prussia and German Empire. The record gives 1813 as its date of establishment or first appearance. Catalogue entries for medals state issue, metal, diameter and grade. VALÉORINE records this subject so that lots referring to it can be described consistently.

In detail

collective term for the highest classes of the ‘Iron Cross’ courage award of the Kingdom of Prussia (1813) and the German Empire (1914)

Sources

Each source is named with the standing the house places on it, so the evidence can be weighed rather than taken on trust.

reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia
“Star of the Grand Cross of the Iron Cross”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata
Wikidata, structured authority record Q2688095: Star of the Grand Cross of the Iron Cross
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