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The German Cross (Deutches Kreuz) was Introduced in 1941. The award ranks between Iron Cross First Class and the Knights Cross of the Iron Cross. It is always worn on right breast of uniform.

The donor collected this dagger in Germany during the immediate post-war period. He served the U.S. Third Army G-2 Intelligence branch from late June 1944 until the late summer of 1945.

 Display Status

This object is not on display at the National Air and Space Museum. It is either on loan or in storage.
Object Details
Country of Origin Germany Type AWARDS-Medals & Ribbons Physical Description German cross; 8 pointed breast star; black enamel swastika on silver background surrounded by gold wreath; pin back. Dimensions 3-D: 6.5 x 1.3 x 6.5cm (2 9/16 x 1/2 x 2 9/16 in.)
 Materials OVERALL - SILVER
 Inventory Number A19751371000 Credit Line Donated by Eric M. Lipman Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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