of precedence Within the Wehrmacht, wartime awards () took precedence over peacetime decorations. Grand Cross of the Iron Cross Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves (and higher) Golden Knights Cross of the War Merit Cross Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross Knights Cross of the War Merit Cross German Cross Honour Roll Clasp Führer Commendation Certificate Honor Goblet & Plate of the Luftwaffe Iron Cross 1st Class War Merit Cross 1st Class Iron Cross 2nd Class Combat Clasp Numbered war badges Wound Badge Tank Destruction Badge Unnumbered war badges Campaign shields & cuff titles War Merit Cross 2nd Class Ostvolk Decoration Eastern Front Medal War Merit Medal Cross of Honor (1914–1918) Spanish Cross Qualification badges Long-service awards Commemorative medals West Wall Medal Foreign decorations See also Political decorations of the Nazi Party Notes References Citations Bibliography External links WW2 German Medals and Awards Guide