Re-introducing the Iron Cross?

[Rhodes]

In my opinion, I think it should came back, it's an old german symbol, and it's painted on airplanes, tanks and many ships and vessels as Skybird said.
Any idea as new the medal will be? The article says anything about it? Possibly the german eagle in the center?

[Skybird]

Originally Posted by Rhodes

In my opinion, I think it should came back, it's an old german symbol, and it's painted on airplanes, tanks and many ships and vessels as Skybird said.
Any idea as new the medal will be? The article says anything about it? Possibly the german eagle in the center?

No, no new thing - it is discussed to bring back the old iron cross design itself. It was designed by Friedrich Schinkel, and was first installed in 1813 - during the wars against Napoleon.

Wir brauchen eine Tapferkeitsmedaille. Muss es gerade das Eiserne Kreuz sein? Ja, gerade das Eiserne Kreuz sollte es sein. Gestiftet 1813 in den Befreiungskriegen gegen den Imperialismus Napoleons, entworfen von Preußens größtem Künstler Friedrich Schinkel, hat es eine schlichte Würde und - trotz alledem und alledem - eine beeindruckende Tradition. Man muss nur den Invalidenfriedhof in Berlin-Mitte besuchen, um eine Ahnung davon zu bekommen.

Ja, Preußen hat, wie andere europäische Mächte auch, ungerechte Eroberungskriege geführt.
Ja, dem Meldegänger Adolf Hitler wurden im Ersten Weltkrieg das Eiserne Kreuz I und II auch verliehen. Übrigens auf Vorschlag seines jüdischen Bataillonskommandanten. Was sagt das schon?

Mehr sagt schon folgende Geschichte aus: Als in der „Kristallnacht“ sich der Stuttgarter Mob johlend der Praxis eines jüdischen Arztes näherte, stellte er sich schweigend vor sein Haus mit dem Eisernen Kreuz II an der Brust. Die völkischen Helden verstummten und schlichen davon. Auch an diese Tapferkeit vor dem Feind erinnert das Eiserne Kreuz.

Es gibt keine bequemen Traditionen, in Deutschland schon gar nicht.Gerade deshalb sind Traditionen gut, gerade in Deutschland.

"We need a medal for valour. Must it especially be the Iron Cross? Yes, especially the Iron Cross it should be. Installed in 1813 in the wars for freedom against the imperialism of Napoleon, designed by Prussia'S great artist Friedirch Schinkel, it has a simple dignity and a very impressive tradition. You just have to visit the Invalidenfriedhof (a famous cemetery in Berlin) to get an impression of that.

Yes, like other european n ations, Prussia waged unjust wars of conquest. Yes, Hitler received the Iron Cross himself when having been a dispatch rider in WW1. BTW, by recommendation of his Jewish batallion commander. But what does that mean anymore?

The following story has more to say: when during the Reichskristallnacht in Stuttgart the mob turned against the practice of a Jewish doctor, he just stepped out with his Iron Cross on his chest and stood silent. The arian heroes fell silent, and then sneaked away. Of this kind of valour in the face of the enemy the iron cross also reminds us today.

there are no easy, comfortable traditions, even less so in Germany. And that's why traditions are good. Especially in Germany."

[Rhodes]

[quote=Skybird]

Originally Posted by Rhodes

In my opinion, I think it should came back, it's an old german symbol, and it's painted on airplanes, tanks and many ships and vessels as Skybird said.
Any idea as new the medal will be? The article says anything about it? Possibly the german eagle in the center?

No, no new thing - it is discussed to bring back the old iron cross design itself. It was designed by Friedrich Schinkel, and was first installed in 1813 - during the wars against Napoleon.

Thanks!

[Skybird]

Der Spiegel now picked up the story. Noit much new, though, only another hint that many politicians may not be comfortable with the idea.

http://www.spiegel.de/international/...539802,00.html

[Friedmann]

It should definitely be brought back. It has no link to Nazism, pre-dates it and as others have said the iron cross already adorns tanks, aircraft etc.

Plus, it just looks damn cool.

[antikristuseke]

How could anyone say that the Iron cross has been mared by history, just because it was awarded during nazi rule does not link it to the nazi regime in any way. It was an award for gallantry under enemy fire from its start and if brought back it would still hold the same distinction.

[August]

Originally Posted by antikristuseke

How could anyone say that the Iron cross has been mared by history, just because it was awarded during nazi rule does not link it to the nazi regime in any way. It was an award for gallantry under enemy fire from its start and if brought back it would still hold the same distinction.

The thing is i've never heard of anyone having a problem with bringing it back besides the Germans themselves...

[ToySoldier]

Hi out there!

An idea long discussed here in good old germany .... and like most "military" things has in the publik a - let say - bad tast!
It´s not only the Eiserne Kreuz it´s also soldier songs, uniforms (military not police or such) patriotism and and and ...
In germany there is the discussion if we should take the ´risk´ to send combat troops to the hot spot Afghanistan ... and now you ask for the Eiserne Kreuz?
Here you don´t read anything about this employment of the Bundeswehr, except it´s negativ.
And I know what I´m talking about, because I spend 134 days last year there!
You receives for it a document and a employment medal, and you´re only aloud to carry it on the dress uniform!
As long as we are "guilty" for the 12 years between 33-45 it will not give such a sighn for courage and valor!!

In diesem Sinne
Gott mit Uns
Frank B. aus K.