noun
Iron Cross
Refers to the German military decoration. Used in historical or military contexts.
彼の祖父は第二次世界大戦中に鉄十字勲章を受章した。
His grandfather was awarded the Iron Cross during World War II.
Compound of 鉄 (iron), 十字 (cross), and 勲章 (medal/decoration), directly translating the German 'Eisernes Kreuz'.