Iron Cross Collection

Greece, Thessaloniki: dismantling of a German biplane, French soldiers pack the pieces in wooden boxes or is inscribed
LUX4802272 Greece, Thessaloniki: dismantling of a German biplane, French soldiers pack the pieces in wooden boxes or is inscribed: Aeronautic Orient Armee, 1916; (add.info.: Greece)

First World War (1914-1918): Military aviation of the German army. The two airmen carry bombs in their hand
IMB4933923 First World War (1914-1918): Military aviation of the German army. The two airmen carry bombs in their hand.; (add.info.: First World War (1914-1918): Military aviation of the German army

Greece, Thessaloniki: dismantling of a German biplane, French soldiers pack the pieces in wooden boxes or is inscribed
LUX4802284 Greece, Thessaloniki: dismantling of a German biplane, French soldiers pack the pieces in wooden boxes or is inscribed: Aeronautic Orient Armee, 1916; (add.info.: Greece)

Portrait of king ludwig III of bavaria with German military medals photographed usi..., 1920 (photo)
8772222 Portrait of king ludwig III of bavaria with German military medals photographed usi..., 1920 (photo) by Traube, Arthur (1878-1948); George Eastman House, Rochester, NY

First World War (1914-1918): Infantry regiment and German army officers with a pointed helmet
IMB4933843 First World War (1914-1918): Infantry regiment and German army officers with a pointed helmet. The second soldier from the left wears an iron cross.; (add.info)

The Prussian War Decoration of the Iron Cross, 1870 (engraving)
1580777 The Prussian War Decoration of the Iron Cross, 1870 (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving of the Prussian war decoration of the Iron Cross. 1. Blucher's Cross, 2)

Portrait of King Ludwig III of Bavaria with German military medals photographed on ..., 1920 (photo)
8772220 Portrait of King Ludwig III of Bavaria with German military medals photographed on ..., 1920 (photo) by Traube, Arthur (1878-1948); George Eastman House, Rochester, NY

Portrait of Feld Marechal Gebhard Leberecht von Blucher (1742-1819), commander of Prussian forces at the Battle of
NWI4920270 Portrait of Feld Marechal Gebhard Leberecht von Blucher (1742-1819), commander of Prussian forces at the Battle of Waterloo (1815)

Greece, Thessaloniki: German biplane landing in catastoph in the middle of a road
LUX4802278 Greece, Thessaloniki: German biplane landing in catastoph in the middle of a road, guard by French soldiers and surrounded by a band of curious people, 1916; (add.info.: Greece)

Lieut. Frankl, between c1915 and c1920. Creator: Bain News Service
Lieut. Frankl, between c1915 and c1920. Shows Lieutenant Wilhelm Frankl (1893-1917), a pilot with the German air force during World War I.

Kaiser giving iron cross to aviators, between 1914 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Kaiser giving iron cross to aviators, between 1914 and c1915. Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany (1859-1941) giving iron cross medal to aviators during World War I.

Aviators decorated with iron cross: Saenger, Baas, Hahn, Ingold, Hug..., between c1910 and c1915
Aviators decorated with iron cross: Saenger, Baas, Hahn, Ingold, Hug, Bremer, Reichert, between c1910 and c1915. Lieutenant Saenger, Lieutenant Baas, Lieutenant Hahn, Pilot Ingold, Lieutenant Hug

Count Von Waldersee, c1900. Creator: Unknown
Count Von Waldersee, c1900. German field marshal, Chief of the Imperial German General Staff. Engraving after a photograph. From "Cassell's History of England, Vol. IX"

Bismarck at Seventy-Nine, c1895, (c1900). Creator: Unknown
Bismarck at Seventy-Nine, c1895, (c1900). Portrait of Otto von Bismarck, Prussian and later German statesman and diplomat; first Chancellor of the German Empire, Minister President of Prussia

Iron Cross, 1937. Creator: Dayton Brown
Iron Cross, 1937

Campelli di Schilpario and Cimone della Bagozza in winter from the cross of Monte Campioncino. Schilpario, Val di Scalve, Bergamo district, Lombardy, Italy

Old grave cross in the cemetery of St. Peter in Villnoess Valley, South Tyrol, Italy

Old grave cross in the cemetery of St. Peter in Villnoss Valley, South Tyrol, Italy

Sunset over a snowy Monte Farno and Pizzo Formico in winter. Monte Farno, Gandino, Valgandino, Val Seriana, Bergamo province, Lombardy, Italy

Aerial view of the Presolana covered in snow at sunset from Mount Scanapà
Aerial view of the Presolana covered in snow at sunset from Mount Scanapa. Castione della Presolana, Val Seriana, Bergamo district, Lombardy, Italy

Wilhelm II in Palestina, 1898
7143597 Wilhelm II in Palestina, 1898 by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: History. germany. Emperor Wilhelm II in Palestina (Israel)

Tirpitz in Trouble (engraving)
2788296 Tirpitz in Trouble (engraving) by Moreland, Arthur (1876-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tirpitz in Trouble)

Give Him His Due (litho)
7149603 Give Him His Due (litho) by Dyson, Will (1880-1938); Private Collection; (add.info.: Give Him His Due. Illustration from Kultur Cartoons (Stanley Paul & Co, London)

Crown Prince Frederick of Germany awarding Field Marshal Helmuth von Moltke the Iron Cross on behalf of his father
5999548 Crown Prince Frederick of Germany awarding Field Marshal Helmuth von Moltke the Iron Cross on behalf of his father, Kaiser Wilhelm I (colour litho) by German School

The Prussian Memorial at Plancenoit, commemorative postcard c. 1912 (photolitho)
KDC386073 The Prussian Memorial at Plancenoit, commemorative postcard c.1912 (photolitho) by Belgian Photographer (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Alexander I, Emperor of all the Russians, pub. by S. A. Oddy, 1814 (engraving)
2494566 Alexander I, Emperor of all the Russians, pub. by S.A. Oddy, 1814 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Death begging Kaiser Wilhelm to replace him with a substitute as he is so exhausted
DGC288154 Death begging Kaiser Wilhelm to replace him with a substitute as he is so exhausted, 13 April, 1916 (litho) by Iribe

Rien ne va plus, front cover of Le Rire Rouge
STC195063 Rien ne va plus, front cover of Le Rire Rouge, 21 November 1915 (colour litho) by Faivre, Jules Abel (1867-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Study of Kaiser Wilhelm I (1797-1888) King of Prussia and Emperor of Germany
CHT218660 The Study of Kaiser Wilhelm I (1797-1888) King of Prussia and Emperor of Germany (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School

Orders of Merit
LLM456512 Orders of Merit by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Orders of Merit. Illustration from The National Encyclopaedia (William Mackenzie)

Portrait of a German Officer, 1914 (oil on canvas)
3468988 Portrait of a German Officer, 1914 (oil on canvas) by Hartley, Marsden (1877-1943); 173.4x105.1 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; (add.info.: Portrait of Karl von Freyburg)

Prussia (chromolitho)
1093740 Prussia (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Prussia. French educational card, late 19th or early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

The War, the Crown Prince of Prussia distributing the Decoration of the Iron Cross at Versailles (engraving)
1104659 The War, the Crown Prince of Prussia distributing the Decoration of the Iron Cross at Versailles (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War)

Called out for Service (engraving)
1046541 Called out for Service (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Called out for Service, the Tribulations of an Officer of the Naval Reserve)

One of "The word"depicting the kaiser William II in a devil toy
ICA4920864 One of " The word" depicting the kaiser William II in a devil toy in a box - Drawing by Paul Iribe (1883-1935) 1915 by Iribe

Letters from Max (how he won the Iron Cross!), 1914 (colour litho)
747110 Letters from Max (how he won the Iron Cross!), 1914 (colour litho) by Wohlfahrt, Erich (fl.1914); Private Collection; Photo eBarbara Singer; German, out of copyright

The honoured soldier placed his own hand in the Prince s, who shook it, then he rode back to the ranks
1052316 The honoured soldier placed his own hand in the Prince s, who shook it, then he rode back to the ranks, conscious that in his palm reposed the coveted decoration of the Iron Cross (engraving)

The Prussian Decoration of the Iron Cross (engraving)
1104658 The Prussian Decoration of the Iron Cross (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Prussian Decoration of the Iron Cross)

The Prussian War Decoration of the Iron Cross (engraving)
1052078 The Prussian War Decoration of the Iron Cross (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Prussian War Decoration of the Iron Cross)

General Paul von Hindenburg (litho)
KW292352 General Paul von Hindenburg (litho) by Vogel, Hugo (1855-1934) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: General Paul von Beneckendorff und von Hindenburg (1847-1934)

The Freedom of the Sea Our Flag Has Guarded It. What Would These Pirates
RNM283994 The Freedom of the Sea Our Flag Has Guarded It. What Would These Pirates and Pledge-Breakers Do?, WWI poster, c.1915 (colour litho) by Lunt

Advertisement for "La Baionnette", c. 1914 (colour litho)
1199856 Advertisement for " La BaAOonnette", c.1914 (colour litho) by Iribe, Paul (1883-1935); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright

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"Iron Cross: A Symbol of History and Heroism" The iron cross, a powerful symbol with a rich history, has left its mark in various corners of the world. From the breathtaking Campelli di Schilpario and Cimone della Bagozza in winter, viewed from the cross of Monte Campioncino in Lombardy, Italy; to Wilhelm II's presence in Palestina back in 1898; this emblem holds tales of bravery and significance. In the serene cemetery of St. Peter in Villnoess Valley, South Tyrol, Italy stands an old grave cross that whispers stories from times long gone. Its weathered appearance tells us about lives lived and lost. Another similar cross can be found nearby - both serving as reminders of our mortality but also as testaments to resilience. As the sun sets over snowy peaks like Monte Farno and Pizzo Formico during winter, one cannot help but feel captivated by nature's beauty. The iron cross silently watches over these majestic landscapes, standing tall against time itself. Looking down from above on Mount Scanapà reveals an awe-inspiring aerial view of Presolana covered entirely by snow at sunset. This panoramic vista reminds us that even amidst harsh conditions, strength can prevail. History remembers General Ugo De Carolis for his heroic sacrifice - a valiant act depicted vividly through colour lithography. Similarly immortalized is General Field Marshal Erwin Rommel captured in a portrait from 1940 - his gaze reflecting determination and leadership. Yet not all associations with the it can positive; it has witnessed troubled times too. An engraving titled "Tirpitz In Trouble" sheds light on challenging moments faced by those who bore this symbol proudly. One haunting image portrays Death informing Kaiser Wilhelm about dishonor brought upon him due to Edith Cavell's killing on April 13th, 1916 - a poignant reminder that actions have consequences.