Hi Eamon, Thanks for your comment on my pic Much appreciated. I'll be in that half of the world in May (UK) and hope to get some nice small bird pics there. Regards Jackie
when u don`t know something is better to shut-up!
The Iron Cross is indisputably the most historically rich and notorious German award. Its long tradition dates back to 1813, when King Friedrich Wilhelm III of Prussia first instituted the order during the War of Liberation against Napoleon. The cross went on to be suspended from the uniforms of admirable German soldiers in the 1870 Franco-Prussian War, and again in 1914 for World War I. Through the sacrifice of the men who earned it, its humble but striking design became synonymous with old world German courage and triumph.
In the new world order where Germany was a pariah after World War I, few reminders of past conflicts could be a source of pride. Still, the old silver and black was reminiscent of gallant Prussian warriors, the great victories of the Bismarck era, and the brave soldiers of World War I; the cross has had an unquestionable aura since it was created. With the opening salvos of World War II, Hitler superimposed his chilling political imagery to this aura, evoking the glory of bygone days. With that act, the 1939 Iron Cross, now forever interlaced with the Third Reich, instantly became one of the most visually powerful and recognizable military awards of all time.
The myth surrounding the Iron Cross, and particularly the Knights Cross, has only expanded as tales are passed from elder to youth. Today the decoration is studied, collected, and treasured by young generations who travel through time on the shoulders of its history. Perhaps the most impressive legacy of the Iron Cross is that, by luring the young into the past, it continues to pay homage to the valor of the old warriors who lived and fought in that different time, and in that different world. As the last of those fighters dance into eternity, they entrust their memories to the contours of this silver and iron cross.
The pages in this section tell the story of the Iron Cross both from a collector and historical point of view.
Mark Page 30/06/2006 8:27
EamonThanks for taking the time to comment on so many of my photos.
Much appreciated mate!
Anna Attlid 17/06/2006 19:21
thanks for your comment :)Robert L. Roux 06/06/2006 14:51
i'm a little slow, buddy -but thanks for all your great! support ... ;-)
greetings from a much warmer place - r
Danny W. Wilson 29/05/2006 6:13
Thank you again for you kind comments concerning my work.Friday In Love 21/05/2006 23:03
Thank you very much for your words...Greetings
Friday In Love 20/05/2006 14:21
Thank you very much ...Greetings
Luc Grollie 13/05/2006 13:35
thanx for your comment !if you look at "how many?" part one and two, your statement wil be confirmed....
greetz,
Tom Gregory 29/04/2006 14:46
Hi Eamon,I appreciate your comment very much,
How old am I??
Tom GregorySarndra 09/04/2006 0:56
lol :-) Thanks for your comment on my photoSarndra
Peter Brunner 04/04/2006 12:27
Thanks for your nice comment!Peter
Vita.69 Vita 06/03/2006 19:32
Ciao Eamon, Ti saluto vita. Thank you, ahoy.-)Jacqueline Chay 23/02/2006 11:19
Hi Eamon, Thanks for your comment on my pic Much appreciated. I'll be in that half of the world in May (UK) and hope to get some nice small bird pics there. Regards JackieJohn Bennett 28/01/2006 22:09
Hi Eamon. the river is the river Tee Northumbria. Thanks for the kind words mate.Emil Maga 23/01/2006 12:06
u know, is like saying that “Liberty Statue” has nothing to with U.S.A because it was made in France…lol.Emil Maga 23/01/2006 11:54
when u don`t know something is better to shut-up!The Iron Cross is indisputably the most historically rich and notorious German award. Its long tradition dates back to 1813, when King Friedrich Wilhelm III of Prussia first instituted the order during the War of Liberation against Napoleon. The cross went on to be suspended from the uniforms of admirable German soldiers in the 1870 Franco-Prussian War, and again in 1914 for World War I. Through the sacrifice of the men who earned it, its humble but striking design became synonymous with old world German courage and triumph.
In the new world order where Germany was a pariah after World War I, few reminders of past conflicts could be a source of pride. Still, the old silver and black was reminiscent of gallant Prussian warriors, the great victories of the Bismarck era, and the brave soldiers of World War I; the cross has had an unquestionable aura since it was created. With the opening salvos of World War II, Hitler superimposed his chilling political imagery to this aura, evoking the glory of bygone days. With that act, the 1939 Iron Cross, now forever interlaced with the Third Reich, instantly became one of the most visually powerful and recognizable military awards of all time.
The myth surrounding the Iron Cross, and particularly the Knights Cross, has only expanded as tales are passed from elder to youth. Today the decoration is studied, collected, and treasured by young generations who travel through time on the shoulders of its history. Perhaps the most impressive legacy of the Iron Cross is that, by luring the young into the past, it continues to pay homage to the valor of the old warriors who lived and fought in that different time, and in that different world. As the last of those fighters dance into eternity, they entrust their memories to the contours of this silver and iron cross.
The pages in this section tell the story of the Iron Cross both from a collector and historical point of view.