Explanation

The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross (German: Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes), or simply the Knight's Cross (Ritterkreuz)

were the highest awards in the military and paramilitary forces of Nazi Germany during World War II.

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France’s highest military award is: the Legion of Honour

Britain’s highest military award is: Victoria Cross

India’s highest military award is: Param Vir Chakra

Japan’s highest military award is: The order of the Rising Sun

Pakistan’s highest military award is: Nishan-i-Haider

US’s highest military award is: the Medal of Honour

The highest military award of Israel is: the Medal of Valour

The highest military award in Bangladesh is: Bir Sreshtho

The highest military award in Belgium is: Military Cross