Jerusalem Cross (Prussia)

Jerusalem Cross
Jerusalem-Kreuz
The Jerusalem Cross
Awarded forThe inauguration of the Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, Jerusalem
CountryPrussia
EligibilityThose who traveled with Emperor Wilhelm II to Jerusalem in 1898
Established31 October 1898
Ribbon of the order
Order of Wear 1916[1]
Next (higher)Hohenzollern Commemorative Medal for Combatants
Next (lower)Cross of the Mount of Olives

The Jerusalem Cross or Jerusalem Memorial Cross (German: Jerusalem-Kreuz; Jerusalem-Erinnerungskreuz) was a decoration of Prussia established 31 October 1898. The cross was awarded to those who traveled with Emperor Wilhelm II on his 1898 visit to Palestine and attended the inauguration of the Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, Jerusalem.

  1. ^ Lundström, Richard. "Prussian Regulations of 24 February 1915 (with amendment 1916)". Guide to German Ribbon Bars 1914-1945. Retrieved 28 May 2013.