1957 Medals, Orders and Decorations

1957 German Cross in Gold

The 1957 German Cross in Gold (Deutsches Kreuz) was instituted in 1941 to recognize a degree of bravery or service between the the Iron Cross First Class and Knights Cross.  This version came about in the post war years due to Germany's strict laws...

1957 Honorary Iron Cross 2nd Class

The 1957 Iron Cross 2nd Class (Eisener Kreuz 2. Klasse) came about in the post war years due to Germany's strict laws prohibiting the wearing or display of the swastika. On 26 July 1957 the West German government authorized replacement Iron Cross 2nd...

1957 Honorary Iron Cross 1st Class

The 1957 Iron Cross 1st Class (Eisener Kreuz 1. Klasse) came about in the post war years due to Germany's strict laws prohibiting the wearing or display of the swastika. On 26 July 1957 the West German government authorized Iron Cross 1st Class award...

1957 Honorary Knight's Cross

The 1957 Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross (Ritterkreuz) came about in the post war years due to Germany's strict laws prohibiting the wearing or display of the swastika. On 26 July 1957 the West German government authorized replacement Knight's Crosses...

1957 Honorary Infantry Assault Badge - Silver

The 1957 Infantry Assault Badge in Silver (Infanterie-Sturmabzeichen) came about in the post war years due to Germany's strict laws prohibiting the wearing or display of the swastika. On 26 July 1957 the West German government authorized Infantry Assault...