A set of three German Second World War military medals. First, the Star of the Grand Cross of the Iron Cross is the highest military award of the Kingdom of Prussia and the German Empire. The Star of the Grand Cross was intended for the most outstanding generals who performed unprecedented heroic deeds for the glory of the German state. Second. The 1870 Grand Cross of the Iron Cross, the highest degree of Germanys Iron Cross award, reserved for only the top leadership. This medal was worn suspended from a neck ribbon. Third, the Iron Cross is an honorary military award of Germany during the 2nd World War with a ribbon. On the back of the cross is a swastika. Second World War Nazi German Decorations And Third Reich Military Collectibles. Military Medals, Nazi German Historical Collectibles, Third Reich Memorabilia.