Blücher Order
The Blücher Order (German: Blücher-Orden) was an order of the German Democratic Republic (GDR). It was named after the Prussian Generalfeldmarschall Gebhard Leberecht von Blücher, who was seen as a hero in the GDR for his part in defeating the invading army of Napoleon Bonaparte.
| Blücher Order Blücher Orden | |
|---|---|
Crosses of the Order | |
| Type | Order |
| Awarded for | Valor in time of war |
| Country | East Germany |
| Status | defunct; never awarded |
| Established | 1965 |
Ribbon bars: Gold, silver and bronze cross Gold, silver and bronze medal | |
| Related | Blücher Medal |
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