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This Iron Cross was collected by Capt. Eddie Rickenbacker as a war souvenir.

 Display Status

This object is not on display at the National Air and Space Museum. It is either on loan or in storage.
Object Details
Country of Origin Germany Type AWARDS-Medals & Ribbons Physical Description Iron Cross; black Maltese cross with silver edge; Obverse: embossed crown, oak leafs, "FW", and "1813"; Reverse: embossed crown, "W", and "1914". Dimensions 3-D: 6.2 × 4.4 × 0.3cm (2 7/16 × 1 3/4 × 1/8 in.)
 Materials Silver Alloy
Paint
 Inventory Number A19740348000 Credit Line Gift of the Estate of Captain Edward V. Rickenbacker Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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