Black cross
Type: Concept
As of November 2026, Black cross has been mentioned in one podcast episode on The Rest Is History (Dec 2025).
The Iron Cross was a military decoration in the Kingdom of Prussia, the German Empire (1871–1918), and Nazi Germany (1933–1945). The design, a black cross pattée with a white or silver outline, was derived from the insignia of the medieval Teutonic Order and borne by its knights from the 13th century. As well as being a military medal, it has also been used as an emblem by the Prussian Army, the Imperial German Army, and the Reichswehr of the Weimar Republic, while the Balkenkreuz variant was us
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Dec 2025 on The Rest Is History |
Who talks about Black cross on podcasts?
Tom Holland brought up Black cross; the most recent mention was Dec 2025 on The Rest Is History.
- Would Britain Have Beaten an Invasion in 1940? on The Rest Is History (Dec 2025) — Tom Holland
What is Black cross mentioned alongside?
Black cross is most often mentioned alongside Grand Admiral Erich Raeder, Joseph Stalin and Marshall Pétain.
Mentioned together: Grand Admiral Erich Raeder, Joseph Stalin, Marshall Pétain, Joachim von Ribbentrop, Richard J. Evans, Lord Halifax, Germany, National Assembly, Estonia, Sir Max Hastings