German Knight's Cross

The award was created in 1919 and was designed by Captain Alfred von Randow.

The original German Knight's Cross was then divided into two separate classes, creating the following series of degrees.

All classes could be worn with or without swords to denote combat-related Freikorps actions.

The German Knight's Cross was issued primarily between 1919 and 1923 with sporadic presentations until 1928.

The decoration was declared obsolete and unauthorized for wear by the Nazi Party in 1933.