German Cross
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The War Order of the German Cross, normally abbreviated to the German Cross or Deutsches Kreuz, was instituted by Adolf Hitler on 28 September 1941. It was awarded in two divisions: in gold for repeat
German Cross in Silver, Gold, and with Diamonds. Post-war de-nazified versions below.
Deutsches Kreuzin Gold
Award certificate: German Cross in Gold to Count Claus von Stauffenberg 8 May 1943
Award of a Marine (submarine crew) with the German Cross in Gold (1942)
Günther Specht
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Günther Specht was a German Luftwaffe fighter ace during World War II.
Major Günther Specht (left) showing his new Bf 109 G-6/AS to Professor Kurt Tank (right) at Wunstorf, April 1944
A Bf 110 similar to one flown by Specht. Notice the shark's mouth painted on the nose
A Bf 109 Gustav similar to one used by Specht
An Fw 190 A-8/R2 in American hands. This Fw 190 was captured during Bodenplatte. Specht flew an Fw 190A on this date.