The Iron Gross, which has been so ranch in evidence during: the present European conflict, is a Vrussian military decoration.' It owes its inception ■{p Frederick William 111., who. in 1813, bestowed it as a reward for eminent service in the war against Napoleon. The cross, which is of the Maltese shape, is made of iron, edged with silver.
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New Zealand Times, Volume XL, Issue 9041, 12 May 1915, Page 8
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59Page 8 Advertisements Column 3 New Zealand Times, Volume XL, Issue 9041, 12 May 1915, Page 8
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