On May 12, 1667, a military award - the Ordre de la Generosite - was founded in Prussia. In 1685, the design of the cross changed. He began to present a golden Maltese cross with eagles in the openings of the rays. Covered in sky-blue enamel with gold inscriptions on the rays. The cross was worn on a wide satin ribbon.
On March 20, 1813, the "oak leaf" was established as an additional award to senior army commanders for great military victories. It was a small golden sign in the form of three leaves.