La - Cruz De Hierro

Created by Kaiser Frederick William III in 1813 during the Napoleonic Wars.

This is one of the most symbolic landmarks on the Camino Francés , located between Foncebadón and Manjarín in León, Spain.

Historically, the Iron Cross was a prestigious military medal in the Kingdom of Prussia and later the German Empire and Nazi Germany. La cruz de hierro

Pilgrims traditionally carry a stone from their place of origin and place it at the foot of the cross .

The size of the stone often represents the weight of the pilgrim's sins or life burdens, which they "leave behind" to continue their spiritual journey. Created by Kaiser Frederick William III in 1813

A black cross with a silver or white outline, inspired by the insignia of the medieval Teutonic Order.

" La Cruz de Hierro " is also the title of a famous 1977 war film directed by and the novel by Willi Heinrich upon which it was based. Pilgrims traditionally carry a stone from their place

Today, a stylized version serves as the emblem for the Bundeswehr , the modern German armed forces. 3. Cinema and Literature: Cross of Iron