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‖ Ritterkreuz, n.|ˈritərˌkrɔɪts|
[Ger., f. Ritter knight + Kreuz cross; cf. ritter n.]
The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross, a German decoration instituted by Hitler and awarded for distinguished service in war. Cf. iron cross s.v. iron a. 4 c.
1941Newsweek 6 Oct. 6/2 As for the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross, the term Ritterkreuz (Knight's Cross) is used to designate generically a certain grade of any order given in several grades. 1978‘D. Kyle’ Black Camelot i. 7 [The] uniform bore the insignia of a captain in the Waffen SS... The man..held Oak Leaves to the Ritterkreuz—the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. 1981S. Dunmore Ace II. ix. 217 They asked his advice on how they too might become Experten wearing the cherished Ritterkreuz, the ultimate badge of heroism. 1986M. Ross Lohengrin xiii. 127 He..lifted the ribbon supporting the Ritterkreuz over his head and handed it to Kurt. |