The re-institution of the Iron Cross was therefore a Führer decree, which had political implication since the Treaty of Versailles had explicitly prohibited the creation of a military decoration, order or medal.
Oleh karena itu, re-institusi Salib Besi karena keputusan Führer, yang memiliki implikasi politik sejak Perjanjian Versailles telah secara eksplisit melarang penciptaan dekorasi, rangka atau medali militer.