RMTAA654–Documents and photos of Oberstleutnant Werner Hauschildt, commander of Panzer Grenadier Regiment '4' in 6th Panzer Division Documents: Commendation Certificate for Outstanding Services on the Battlefield of 'Olesha' dated 27 May 1944 with original signature of Adolf Hitler, dimensions 21 x 29.5 cm. Recommendation for the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross dated 6 May 1945 with original signature of General Freiherr von Waldenfeld. Preliminary possession document for the German Cross in Gold dated 30 April 1943, along with various best wishes letters and telegrams. Award docum, Editorial-Use-Only
RM2DBHY18–First Lieutenant Hans Barthle, 7./Grenadierregiment 119 (mot), with the Knight's Cross in 1940. The date is the bestowal date.
RMTAA65A–Documents and photos of Oberstleutnant Werner Hauschildt, commander of Panzer Grenadier Regiment '4' in 6th Panzer Division Documents: Commendation Certificate for Outstanding Services on the Battlefield of 'Olesha' dated 27 May 1944 with original signature of Adolf Hitler, dimensions 21 x 29.5 cm. Recommendation for the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross dated 6 May 1945 with original signature of General Freiherr von Waldenfeld. Preliminary possession document for the German Cross in Gold dated 30 April 1943, along with various best wishes letters and telegrams. Award docum, Editorial-Use-Only
RM2DBHY2K–First Lieutenant Paul Dowerk, 5th Infantry Regiment 215 with the Knight's Cross, 1942. The date indicates the bestowal date.
RMTAA652–Documents and photos of Oberstleutnant Werner Hauschildt, commander of Panzer Grenadier Regiment '4' in 6th Panzer Division Documents: Commendation Certificate for Outstanding Services on the Battlefield of 'Olesha' dated 27 May 1944 with original signature of Adolf Hitler, dimensions 21 x 29.5 cm. Recommendation for the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross dated 6 May 1945 with original signature of General Freiherr von Waldenfeld. Preliminary possession document for the German Cross in Gold dated 30 April 1943, along with various best wishes letters and telegrams. Award docum, Editorial-Use-Only
RM2DBHY30–Oberfeldwebel ( (platoon sergeant) Erdmann Gabriel II /Panzerregiment 35 with the Knight's Cross in 1941. The date is the bestowal date.
RMT4YEYN–Theodor 'Teddy' Wisch - a proposal for the award of the Oak Leaves to the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross to Brigadeführer Wisch from Sepp Dietrich, SS-Obergruppenführer and Panzergeneral of Waffen-SS, Commanding General of the I. SS-Panzer Corps - Leibstandarte Adolf Hitler. No date, no personal signature. Eight pages DIN A4, written in capital letters on a document typewriter. Detailed description of Wisch's deeds in a variety of battles on the eastern front since 1941, especially at Rostov, Kharkov, Belgorod, Radomyshl, and Korosten. Detailed listing of the captured tan, Editorial-Use-Only
RM2DBHY1K–Oberleutnant Werner Doernbrack, 4. /(S) Lehr-Geschwader 2, with the Knight's Cross in 1941. The date is the awarding date.
RMTB7MAC–Oberfeldwebel Alexander Preinfalk - an award document for the fighter pilot with folder to the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross of 1939, Large, double-paged parchment document with calligraphic national eagle and text dated 14 October 1942, the name of Alexander Preinfalk rendered in hand-executed gold lettering, beneath which is the signature in ink of Adolf Hitler. Slightly stained. Dimensions 43.3 x 35 cm. The award folder in red leather with a gold-embossed eagle on the front, the inside with decorative gold lines and parchment inserts, at the lower right edge the signa, Editorial-Use-Only
RM2DBHY45–First Lieutenant Heinrich Eppen, 1./Stuka-Geschwader 3, with the Knight's Cross in 1941. The date is the bestowal date.
RMTB7MAX–Oberfeldwebel Alexander Preinfalk - an award document for the fighter pilot with folder to the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross of 1939, Large, double-paged parchment document with calligraphic national eagle and text dated 14 October 1942, the name of Alexander Preinfalk rendered in hand-executed gold lettering, beneath which is the signature in ink of Adolf Hitler. Slightly stained. Dimensions 43.3 x 35 cm. The award folder in red leather with a gold-embossed eagle on the front, the inside with decorative gold lines and parchment inserts, at the lower right edge the signa, Editorial-Use-Only
RM2DBHY2J–Major Hubertus von Bonin, III./Jagdgeschwader 52 with the Knight's Cross, 1942. The date refers to the date of awarding.
RMTB7MAD–Oberfeldwebel Alexander Preinfalk - an award document for the fighter pilot with folder to the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross of 1939, Large, double-paged parchment document with calligraphic national eagle and text dated 14 October 1942, the name of Alexander Preinfalk rendered in hand-executed gold lettering, beneath which is the signature in ink of Adolf Hitler. Slightly stained. Dimensions 43.3 x 35 cm. The award folder in red leather with a gold-embossed eagle on the front, the inside with decorative gold lines and parchment inserts, at the lower right edge the signa, Editorial-Use-Only
RM2DBHY4B–Lieutenant Carl-Heinz Greve, 3./Kampf-Gr. 606, with the Knight's Cross, 1942. The date is the awarding date.
RMT835XN–A large group of stamping and striking tools for orders and decorations The Oak Leaves to the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross, with recesses for inserting the Diamonds, tools for stamping maker's marks such as 'M1/158', 'BM 1/22', M1/120', 'M/25' and 'RZM'. The War Merit Cross 2nd Class of 1939 with and without Swords, West Wall Medal, Wound Badge of 1939 of maker 'E.S.P.', Hitler Youth Reich Victor's Badge of 1942, Golden Hitler Youth Honour Badge with Oak Leaf border, Hitler Youth Honour Badge with smooth border, Hitler Youth Honour Badge, Hitler Youth Shooting Awards. S, Editorial-Use-Only
RM2DBHY3J–Lieutenant Carl-Heinz Greve, 3./Kampf-Gr. 606, with the Knight's Cross, 1942. The date is the awarding date.
RMT835XM–A large group of stamping and striking tools for orders and decorations The Oak Leaves to the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross, with recesses for inserting the Diamonds, tools for stamping maker's marks such as 'M1/158', 'BM 1/22', M1/120', 'M/25' and 'RZM'. The War Merit Cross 2nd Class of 1939 with and without Swords, West Wall Medal, Wound Badge of 1939 of maker 'E.S.P.', Hitler Youth Reich Victor's Badge of 1942, Golden Hitler Youth Honour Badge with Oak Leaf border, Hitler Youth Honour Badge with smooth border, Hitler Youth Honour Badge, Hitler Youth Shooting Awards. S, Editorial-Use-Only
RM2DBHY41–First Lieutenant Iro Ilk, 1. (K) / Lehr-Geschwader 1, with the Knight's Cross, 1942. The date is the award date.
RMT835XJ–A large group of stamping and striking tools for orders and decorations The Oak Leaves to the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross, with recesses for inserting the Diamonds, tools for stamping maker's marks such as 'M1/158', 'BM 1/22', M1/120', 'M/25' and 'RZM'. The War Merit Cross 2nd Class of 1939 with and without Swords, West Wall Medal, Wound Badge of 1939 of maker 'E.S.P.', Hitler Youth Reich Victor's Badge of 1942, Golden Hitler Youth Honour Badge with Oak Leaf border, Hitler Youth Honour Badge with smooth border, Hitler Youth Honour Badge, Hitler Youth Shooting Awards. S, Editorial-Use-Only
RM2DBHY2X–Sergeant Heinz Bretschneider, I./Flak-Regiment 13, with the Knight's Cross in 1943. The date is the date of bestowal.
RMT835XK–A large group of stamping and striking tools for orders and decorations The Oak Leaves to the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross, with recesses for inserting the Diamonds, tools for stamping maker's marks such as 'M1/158', 'BM 1/22', M1/120', 'M/25' and 'RZM'. The War Merit Cross 2nd Class of 1939 with and without Swords, West Wall Medal, Wound Badge of 1939 of maker 'E.S.P.', Hitler Youth Reich Victor's Badge of 1942, Golden Hitler Youth Honour Badge with Oak Leaf border, Hitler Youth Honour Badge with smooth border, Hitler Youth Honour Badge, Hitler Youth Shooting Awards. S, Editorial-Use-Only
RM2DBHY1N–Lieutenant Albert Ernst, 1./schw. Pz.J.Abt. 519, with the Knight's Cross, 1944. The date indicates the bestowal date.
RMT3JEBK–Captain Karl-Friedrich Merten, preliminary award document to the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross 1939 Printed certificate with typewritten name, rank (Korvettenkapitän), and date of bestowal '13. Juni 1942', date of issue '27. Juni 1942'. Stamped by the 'Oberkommando der Kriegsmarine', and signed in ink by the later rear admiral Werner Ehrhardt. Also a postwar photo of Merten in uniform with autograph signature. Karl-Friedrich Merten (1905 - 1993) achieved the unusually high number of 29 sinkings with more than 180,000 GRT on his five missions with U-68. For his achievemen, Editorial-Use-Only
RM2DBHY2E–Lieutenant Albert Ernst, 1./schw. Pz.J.Abt. 519, with the Knight's Cross, 1944. The date indicates the bestowal date.
RMT3JEBJ–Captain Karl-Friedrich Merten, preliminary award document to the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross 1939 Printed certificate with typewritten name, rank (Korvettenkapitän), and date of bestowal '13. Juni 1942', date of issue '27. Juni 1942'. Stamped by the 'Oberkommando der Kriegsmarine', and signed in ink by the later rear admiral Werner Ehrhardt. Also a postwar photo of Merten in uniform with autograph signature. Karl-Friedrich Merten (1905 - 1993) achieved the unusually high number of 29 sinkings with more than 180,000 GRT on his five missions with U-68. For his achievemen, Editorial-Use-Only
RM2DBHY1D–Knight's Cross bearer Harro Brenner, Infanteriekompanie deutsche Kampfstaffel (Africa), with the Knight's Cross in 1940. The date is the bestowal date.
RMTATYYW–A collection of more than 90 portrait photographs of Knight's Cross winners, The photographs mostly of size 9 x 11.5 cm, the reverse with glued description and stamp 'Presse Heinrich Hoffmann'. Predominantly members of the Luftwaffe, mainly pilots wearing the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. The pictures show, among others, Lemcke, Augenstein, Andres, Düttmann, Brandenburg, Kirn, Gratz, Birkner, Dähne. Mainly Knight's Cross winners decorated in 1943 and 1944. Interesting photographs of highly decorated pilots, most of whom received the awards in 1944, the year that marked , Editorial-Use-Only
RM2DBHY1W–Knight's Cross bearer Harro Brenner, Infanteriekompanie deutsche Kampfstaffel (Africa), with the Knight's Cross in 1940. The date is the bestowal date.
RMTATYYP–A collection of more than 90 portrait photographs of Knight's Cross winners, The photographs mostly of size 9 x 11.5 cm, the reverse with glued description and stamp 'Presse Heinrich Hoffmann'. Predominantly members of the Luftwaffe, mainly pilots wearing the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. The pictures show, among others, Lemcke, Augenstein, Andres, Düttmann, Brandenburg, Kirn, Gratz, Birkner, Dähne. Mainly Knight's Cross winners decorated in 1943 and 1944. Interesting photographs of highly decorated pilots, most of whom received the awards in 1944, the year that marked , Editorial-Use-Only
RM2DBHY2T–Oberwachtmeister Heinz Breitschneider, I./Flak-Regiment 13 (motorized) with the Knight's Cross in 1940. The date indicates the date of awarding.
RMTBB2NW–Oak Leaves with Swords and Diamonds to the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross Mid-1980s collector's production with accompanying sales contract for the 'Brilliants' dated 5 June 1950 between Heinz Schnaufer and the purchaser at that time, together with a photo expert report of Dr. Klietmann regarding the 'Brilliants' dated 19 July 1985 certifying that this is a contemporary original of a so-called 'B-Piece'. The construction and 'K 935' punch mark is modelled on the original pieces made by the Klein firm in Hanau. Cased, with a section of ribbon. Width of the Oak Leaves 22 mm, Editorial-Use-Only
RM2DBHY47–Rottenfuehrer Hans Hirning, 6./SS-Totenkopf- Infanterie- Regiment 1, with the Knight's Cross in 1942. The date is the bestowal date.
RMTBB2NT–Oak Leaves with Swords and Diamonds to the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross Mid-1980s collector's production with accompanying sales contract for the 'Brilliants' dated 5 June 1950 between Heinz Schnaufer and the purchaser at that time, together with a photo expert report of Dr. Klietmann regarding the 'Brilliants' dated 19 July 1985 certifying that this is a contemporary original of a so-called 'B-Piece'. The construction and 'K 935' punch mark is modelled on the original pieces made by the Klein firm in Hanau. Cased, with a section of ribbon. Width of the Oak Leaves 22 mm, Editorial-Use-Only
RM2DBHY2C–Captain Volprecht Riedesel Freiherr zu Eisenbach, II./Kampfgeschader 76, with the Knight's Cross in 1942. The date is the bestowal date.
RMTBB2NP–Oak Leaves with Swords and Diamonds to the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross Mid-1980s collector's production with accompanying sales contract for the 'Brilliants' dated 5 June 1950 between Heinz Schnaufer and the purchaser at that time, together with a photo expert report of Dr. Klietmann regarding the 'Brilliants' dated 19 July 1985 certifying that this is a contemporary original of a so-called 'B-Piece'. The construction and 'K 935' punch mark is modelled on the original pieces made by the Klein firm in Hanau. Cased, with a section of ribbon. Width of the Oak Leaves 22 mm, Editorial-Use-Only
RM2DBHY96–Hauptmann (Captain) Peter Paul Breu, IV. Gruppe/Kampfgeschwader 3 with the Knight's Cross in 1942. The date is the bestowal date.
RMT8FKCK–Oberst Werner Mölders - a large award document for the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross The award document, issued to Hauptmann Werner Mölders, is dated 'FÜHRERHAUPTQUARTIER DEN 29. Mai 1940' and bears the original signature in ink of Adolf Hitler. A difference between this and the usual award documents is that here the text page is bound into a double-sided parchment sheet. The handwritten document text is rendered in brown-black ink, and the wearer's name is applied in raised gold lettering. The document is situated in a folder of red Morocco leather with a gold, stamped , Editorial-Use-Only
RM2DBHY28–Lieutenant Fritz Dinger, Staffelkapitaen (Squadron Commander) 4./ Jagdgeschwader 53, with the Knight's Cross in 1942. The date shows the bestowal date.
RMT8FKCG–Oberst Werner Mölders - a large award document for the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross The award document, issued to Hauptmann Werner Mölders, is dated 'FÜHRERHAUPTQUARTIER DEN 29. Mai 1940' and bears the original signature in ink of Adolf Hitler. A difference between this and the usual award documents is that here the text page is bound into a double-sided parchment sheet. The handwritten document text is rendered in brown-black ink, and the wearer's name is applied in raised gold lettering. The document is situated in a folder of red Morocco leather with a gold, stamped , Editorial-Use-Only
RM2DBHY2P–Captain Erich Dienenthal, 2.(Radfahrer)/Divisionsaufklaerungsabteilung 45 (2nd (Cyclist)/Division Reconnaissance Department 45), with the Knight's Cross in 1941. The date is the bestowal date.
RMT8FKCH–Oberst Werner Mölders - a large award document for the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross The award document, issued to Hauptmann Werner Mölders, is dated 'FÜHRERHAUPTQUARTIER DEN 29. Mai 1940' and bears the original signature in ink of Adolf Hitler. A difference between this and the usual award documents is that here the text page is bound into a double-sided parchment sheet. The handwritten document text is rendered in brown-black ink, and the wearer's name is applied in raised gold lettering. The document is situated in a folder of red Morocco leather with a gold, stamped , Editorial-Use-Only
RMC45GWY–Knight's Cross holder, 1943
RMT80A66–SS-Oberscharführer Ludwig Köchle - a large parchment document for the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. Issued to 'SS-Oberscharführer Ludwig Köchle', with calligraphic text and national eagle, dated FÜHRERHAUPTQUARTIER DEN 28.FEBRUAR 1942' with ink signature 'Adolf Hitler'. Dimensions of the double page 70 x 44 cm. Ludwig 'Bunkerknacker' (bunker-cracker) Köchle, an Oberscharführer in 5./SS-Totenkopf, received the Knight's Cross of the 1st Infantry Regiment for his achievements on the eastern rront. He was killed in action on 9 July 1942 from on 9 a hit by a grenade. This aw, Editorial-Use-Only
RM2DBHY2N–Captain Kurt Panthel, 8. (Maschinengewehr) / Infanterieregiment 96, with the Knight's Cross in 1942. The Infantry Regiment 96, later Grenadier Regiment 96 was one of the units that crossed the Polish border at 4:45 on 01.09.1939. The date is the date of awarding.
RMT8MRY3–An honour plaque for Special Achievement in Air District Norway - Knight's Cross winner Reino Hamer Award document (no. 548) for the plaque awarded on 25 July 1941 to Oberleutnant Hamer with original signature of the commanding general. Included is the plaque, with reverse frame assembly, number and Oslo maker's mark. The document and the plaque with matching numbers. Document dimensions 15 x 21 cm, plaque dimensions 11 x 15 cm. Reino Hamer was awarded the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 5 September 1944 as a Hauptmann (captain) while in command of I./Fallschirm-Jäger R, Editorial-Use-Only
RM2DBHY1F–From top left to bottom right: Colonel Willibald Utz Gebirgsjaegerregiment 100, 21.05.1941, Lieutenant Colonel August Wittmann Gebirgsartillerieregiment 95, 21.06.1941, First Lieutenant Winrich Behr 3./Aufklaerungsabteilung 3, 15.05.1941, First Lieutenant Heinrich Eppen, 1./Stuka Geschwader 3, 05.07.1941, with the Knight's Cross. The date refers to the date of bestowal.
RMT8MRY1–An honour plaque for Special Achievement in Air District Norway - Knight's Cross winner Reino Hamer Award document (no. 548) for the plaque awarded on 25 July 1941 to Oberleutnant Hamer with original signature of the commanding general. Included is the plaque, with reverse frame assembly, number and Oslo maker's mark. The document and the plaque with matching numbers. Document dimensions 15 x 21 cm, plaque dimensions 11 x 15 cm. Reino Hamer was awarded the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 5 September 1944 as a Hauptmann (captain) while in command of I./Fallschirm-Jäger R, Editorial-Use-Only
RM2B2BAHW–Colonel Walter Gorn, awarded with the Oakleaves with Swords to the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross, speaks to a group of officer candidates.
RMB47BJB–Lieutenant Albert Gielnik, a preliminary award document for the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross of 1939 Awarded 24 February 1945 to Lieutenant Albert Gielnik, company commander in Grenadier Replacement and Training Battalion 318. DIN A4, issued by the Army High Command on 1 March 1945 with original signature Maisel. Holed. Together with the 213th Security Division, Infantry Regiment 318 sealed off the Russian breakthrough at the Steinau bridgehead (northwest of Breslau) and prevented a westward advance. For outstanding bravery against far superior enemy forces,
RMTA23WE–Under the guidance of the inspector of the West fortifications and the commander of an infantry division, Romanian officers, among them division general Nicolae Scarlat Stoenescu (front left) and bearer of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross brigadier- general Korne (behind), visit the fortifications of the Atlantic Wall. Photo of the Propaganda Company (PK): war correspondent Zoll
RMCYNYGK–Hauptmann Walter Ennecerus - an award certificate and folder for the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross 1939 dated 21 Juli 1940,A large format,double-sheet,parchment document with the text of the citation in black ink calligraphy and raised gold over Hitler's signature in ink. Very well preserved,the parchment is lightly spotted and the material shows some undulation. In the original award folder of red leather with gold-stamped decoration,the right side of the pa historic,historical,1930s,20th century,Air Force,branch of service,branches of service,a,Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available
RM2BX57MH–The Knight's Cross was awarded for the first time as a War Merit Cross. The recipient of the award is Franz Hahne, a master craftsman in the armaments industry, whose tireless efforts are praised. The award was presented to him by a special representative of the Fuehrer, Private Kohne, who is himself a bearer of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. Franz Hahne was additionally awarded the Golden Knight's Cross of the War Merit Cross in 1945, which was awarded to only one other person besides him.
RMCYNYGP–Hauptmann Walter Ennecerus - an award certificate and folder for the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross 1939 dated 21 Juli 1940,A large format,double-sheet,parchment document with the text of the citation in black ink calligraphy and raised gold over Hitler's signature in ink. Very well preserved,the parchment is lightly spotted and the material shows some undulation. In the original award folder of red leather with gold-stamped decoration,the right side of the pa historic,historical,1930s,20th century,Air Force,branch of service,branches of service,a,Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available
RM2BX57NH–The Knight's Cross was awarded for the first time as a War Merit Cross. The recipient of the award is Franz Hahne, a master craftsman in the armaments industry, whose tireless efforts are praised. The award was presented to him by a special representative of the Fuehrer, Private Kohne, who is himself a bearer of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. Franz Hahne was additionally awarded the Golden Knight's Cross of the War Merit Cross in 1945, which was awarded to only one other person besides him.
RMCYNYGY–Hauptmann Walter Ennecerus - an award certificate and folder for the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross 1939 dated 21 Juli 1940,A large format,double-sheet,parchment document with the text of the citation in black ink calligraphy and raised gold over Hitler's signature in ink. Very well preserved,the parchment is lightly spotted and the material shows some undulation. In the original award folder of red leather with gold-stamped decoration,the right side of the pa historic,historical,1930s,20th century,Air Force,branch of service,branches of service,a,Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available
RM2DBHNBG–At the end of June 1940 Hitler visits the fortifications of the Maginot Line, accompanied by (from left to right): Martin Bormann, Field Marshal Keitel, State Secretary Lammers, Heinrich Himmler. During the Western Campaign, which began on May 10, 1940, Colonel General Ritter von Leeb and Army Group C raided the Maginot Line in June 1940. After the capitulation of France, Leeb was promoted to the rank of Field Marshal on July 19, 1940. He had already been awarded the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on June 24, 1940.
RMB47BHK–1st Lieutenant Wilhelm Cirener, documents and photographs Preliminary award document for the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 13 July 1940 as company commander, 3rd/Pioneer Battalion 33. Original von Brauchitsch signature, folded, small pressure marks. Included is a decorative sheet with best wishes from Colonel Bölckers, commanding Infantry Regiment 115. Included are documents for Service Award, 4th Class (torn, damaged) 31 October 1938, possession certificate for General Assault Badge 15 October 1940 with original signature Generalmajor Kühn, duty pass 1 A,
RMTA210M–German medals from the period 1939-1945. Above the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves, Swords and Diamonds, left the Silver at right the Gold German Cross. Bottom row, the War Merit Cross and the Knight's Cross of the War Merit Cross. At the bottom left and right unknown medals.
RMBRFYTB–Oberst Günther Freiherr von Maltzahn (1910 - 1953), a portrait Oil on canvas. The fighter pilot and squadron commander as a Lieutenant Colonel wearing the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oakleaves, his headgear beside him, in front of a flying field in North Africa. Slightly crackled with a small touch-up in the upper right. In a modern frame, slightly damaged. Portrait dimensions 70 x 90 cm, framed dimensions 81 x 100. Colonel von Maltzahn, with 68 air victories, was commander of the famed Flying Squadron 53 'Pik As' (Ace of Spades) from 1940 to 1943. In,
RMF0JEP6–The Commander of the Spanish 'Blue Division', Agustin Munoz Grandes (left) was awarded with the Iron Cross 1st Class. During the Second World War, he fought at the German Eastern front.
RMT8FJXH–An estate of orders of Knight's Cross winner and night air to ground support pilot Ludwig Bellof (1916 - 1965) The Knight's Cross, awarded in January 1945, is a production of C.E. Juncker, Berlin, the silver frame with in-struck punch 'L12' for Juncker, Berlin and an '800' fineness mark. Black lacquered (small defects) iron centre and edge-high swastika, 20th century, Editorial-Use-Only
RM2DBHY36–Captain Wilhelm Duerbeck 8./(K) Lehr-Geschwader 1. The date refers to the bestowal date.
RMT8FJY2–An estate of orders of Knight's Cross winner and night air to ground support pilot Ludwig Bellof (1916 - 1965) The Knight's Cross, awarded in January 1945, is a production of C.E. Juncker, Berlin, the silver frame with in-struck punch 'L12' for Juncker, Berlin and an '800' fineness mark. Black lacquered (small defects) iron centre and edge-high swastika, 20th century, Editorial-Use-Only
RM2GY4P5E–Colonel General Wilhelm Keitel at a reception in the new Reich Chancellery in 1939, where he was awarded the Knight's Cross for his services during the Polish campaign. Keitel was one of the first recipients of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross, along with several other generals of the Polish campaign. The Knight's Cross had only been endowed by Hitler on 01 September. [automated translation]
RMT8FJXX–An estate of orders of Knight's Cross winner and night air to ground support pilot Ludwig Bellof (1916 - 1965) The Knight's Cross, awarded in January 1945, is a production of C.E. Juncker, Berlin, the silver frame with in-struck punch 'L12' for Juncker, Berlin and an '800' fineness mark. Black lacquered (small defects) iron centre and edge-high swastika, 20th century, Editorial-Use-Only
RM2GY4WCY–'Arrival of Knight's Cross holders at a ''labor maiden camp'' of the Reich Labor Service. [automated translation]'
RMT8FJXJ–An estate of orders of Knight's Cross winner and night air to ground support pilot Ludwig Bellof (1916 - 1965) The Knight's Cross, awarded in January 1945, is a production of C.E. Juncker, Berlin, the silver frame with in-struck punch 'L12' for Juncker, Berlin and an '800' fineness mark. Black lacquered (small defects) iron centre and edge-high swastika, 20th century, Editorial-Use-Only
RMCPHXTP–Men of the Reich Labor Service receive the Iron Cross, 1942
RMT8FJXR–An estate of orders of Knight's Cross winner and night air to ground support pilot Ludwig Bellof (1916 - 1965) The Knight's Cross, awarded in January 1945, is a production of C.E. Juncker, Berlin, the silver frame with in-struck punch 'L12' for Juncker, Berlin and an '800' fineness mark. Black lacquered (small defects) iron centre and edge-high swastika, 20th century, Editorial-Use-Only
RM2GY4T9K–French campaign in the Second World War: First Lieutenant Anton Grasser (left), who was awarded the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross, crossing the Loire. [automated translation]
RMT8FJY3–An estate of orders of Knight's Cross winner and night air to ground support pilot Ludwig Bellof (1916 - 1965) The Knight's Cross, awarded in January 1945, is a production of C.E. Juncker, Berlin, the silver frame with in-struck punch 'L12' for Juncker, Berlin and an '800' fineness mark. Black lacquered (small defects) iron centre and edge-high swastika, 20th century, Editorial-Use-Only
RM2FNFCT6–Memorial for the German fighter pilot Hans-Joachim Marseille, who crashed with his aircraft due to a technical defect during a mission during the African campaign on 30 September 1942. The bearer of the Oak Leaves with Swords and Diamonds to the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross was celebrated as a war hero by Nazi propaganda for his more than 150 kills. The small pyramid (5x5 m in the base), which had been erected in his memory at the crash site already at that time, was renewed by comrades from his flying squadron in 1989. The pyramid is located about 30 km south of El Alamein. [automated
RMT8FJY5–An estate of orders of Knight's Cross winner and night air to ground support pilot Ludwig Bellof (1916 - 1965) The Knight's Cross, awarded in January 1945, is a production of C.E. Juncker, Berlin, the silver frame with in-struck punch 'L12' for Juncker, Berlin and an '800' fineness mark. Black lacquered (small defects) iron centre and edge-high swastika, 20th century, Editorial-Use-Only
RM2DBHY2A–Lieutenant Horst Ademeit, I. / Jagdgeschwader 54, with the Knights Cross. The date specifies the date of the awarding.
RMT8FJXM–An estate of orders of Knight's Cross winner and night air to ground support pilot Ludwig Bellof (1916 - 1965) The Knight's Cross, awarded in January 1945, is a production of C.E. Juncker, Berlin, the silver frame with in-struck punch 'L12' for Juncker, Berlin and an '800' fineness mark. Black lacquered (small defects) iron centre and edge-high swastika, 20th century, Editorial-Use-Only
RMTA1617–A BDM leader hands over a bouquet of flowers to a returned soldier from the Crimea, who was awarded the Knight's Cross.
RMT8FJXE–An estate of orders of Knight's Cross winner and night air to ground support pilot Ludwig Bellof (1916 - 1965) The Knight's Cross, awarded in January 1945, is a production of C.E. Juncker, Berlin, the silver frame with in-struck punch 'L12' for Juncker, Berlin and an '800' fineness mark. Black lacquered (small defects) iron centre and edge-high swastika, 20th century, Editorial-Use-Only
RM2PYX8H6–A highly decorated officer (Oberstfeldmeister / Hauptmann) of the Reich Labor Service talks to a member of the RAD assigned to guard duty during a visit to the Atlantic Wall. In addition to the Knight's Cross, he is decorated with the German Cross in Gold, the Infantry Storm Badge and the Iron Cross I. Class. Under the right pocket flap he wears the party badge of the NSDAP. Photo: Creten [automated translation]
RMT8FJY6–An estate of orders of Knight's Cross winner and night air to ground support pilot Ludwig Bellof (1916 - 1965) The Knight's Cross, awarded in January 1945, is a production of C.E. Juncker, Berlin, the silver frame with in-struck punch 'L12' for Juncker, Berlin and an '800' fineness mark. Black lacquered (small defects) iron centre and edge-high swastika, 20th century, Editorial-Use-Only
RMTA2C1G–Captain Max Sachsenheimer (middle) at a meeting with his company commander south of Lake Ilmen. A few months earlier, he was awarded the Knight's Cross for his involvement in the opening of the Demyansk Pocket. Photo of the Propaganda Company (PK): war correspondent von der Becke.
RMT7YXTJ–Walther Dahl, Commander of III./JG 3 'Udet' - a staff with aerial victory rings. Wooden staff with a total of 65 metal rings in various widths and material types. Aluminium pommel with Luftwaffe eagle, the swastika removed. Applied coats of arms of 'Jagdgeschwader 3 Udet', the 'II. Gruppe JG 3' and the 'III. Gruppe JG 3'. Iron tip and leather hanger with four engraved acorns of his units. Length 100 cm. W. Dahl (1916 - 1985) was the 724th soldier of the Wehrmacht to receive the Oak Leaves to the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. At the time of the award, he was a major and , Editorial-Use-Only
RMC45BF0–Colonel Molders
RMT7YXRH–Walther Dahl, Commander of III./JG 3 'Udet' - a staff with aerial victory rings. Wooden staff with a total of 65 metal rings in various widths and material types. Aluminium pommel with Luftwaffe eagle, the swastika removed. Applied coats of arms of 'Jagdgeschwader 3 Udet', the 'II. Gruppe JG 3' and the 'III. Gruppe JG 3'. Iron tip and leather hanger with four engraved acorns of his units. Length 100 cm. W. Dahl (1916 - 1985) was the 724th soldier of the Wehrmacht to receive the Oak Leaves to the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. At the time of the award, he was a major and , Editorial-Use-Only
RME01H52–General of Infantry Kurt von Briesen, 1941
RMT7YXT7–Walther Dahl, Commander of III./JG 3 'Udet' - a staff with aerial victory rings. Wooden staff with a total of 65 metal rings in various widths and material types. Aluminium pommel with Luftwaffe eagle, the swastika removed. Applied coats of arms of 'Jagdgeschwader 3 Udet', the 'II. Gruppe JG 3' and the 'III. Gruppe JG 3'. Iron tip and leather hanger with four engraved acorns of his units. Length 100 cm. W. Dahl (1916 - 1985) was the 724th soldier of the Wehrmacht to receive the Oak Leaves to the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. At the time of the award, he was a major and , Editorial-Use-Only
RMC45C03–Colonel Count von Sponeck, 1942
RMT82DBB–Dr. Horst Patuschka - a Knight`s Cross grouping of a night fighter pilot. The Knight's Cross is the first model of maker Klein & Quenzer, silver frame with '800' fineness mark, blackened iron core, silver suspension ring (likewise punched '800'). Weight 31.1 g. Included is the original award presentation case and a 73 cm length of ribbon. Also, the preliminary possession document for the Knight's Cross (tr) 'awarded on 10 May 1943' with original signature of Generaloberst Loerzer (folded and double-holed), a Double Badge for Pilot and Observer, non-ferrous metal with gilt w, Editorial-Use-Only
RMC45787–Otto Kretschmer and Adolf Hitler, 1940
RMT82DBA–Dr. Horst Patuschka - a Knight`s Cross grouping of a night fighter pilot. The Knight's Cross is the first model of maker Klein & Quenzer, silver frame with '800' fineness mark, blackened iron core, silver suspension ring (likewise punched '800'). Weight 31.1 g. Included is the original award presentation case and a 73 cm length of ribbon. Also, the preliminary possession document for the Knight's Cross (tr) 'awarded on 10 May 1943' with original signature of Generaloberst Loerzer (folded and double-holed), a Double Badge for Pilot and Observer, non-ferrous metal with gilt w, Editorial-Use-Only
RMCPKRXG–Hermann Goering, 1940
RMT82DBC–Dr. Horst Patuschka - a Knight`s Cross grouping of a night fighter pilot. The Knight's Cross is the first model of maker Klein & Quenzer, silver frame with '800' fineness mark, blackened iron core, silver suspension ring (likewise punched '800'). Weight 31.1 g. Included is the original award presentation case and a 73 cm length of ribbon. Also, the preliminary possession document for the Knight's Cross (tr) 'awarded on 10 May 1943' with original signature of Generaloberst Loerzer (folded and double-holed), a Double Badge for Pilot and Observer, non-ferrous metal with gilt w, Editorial-Use-Only
RMCPMJ5T–Werner Kempff and Adolf Hitler, 1942
RMT80A4R–Dr. Horst Patuschka - a Knight`s Cross grouping of a night fighter pilot. The Knight's Cross is the first model of maker Klein & Quenzer, silver frame with '800' fineness mark, blackened iron core, silver suspension ring (likewise punched '800'). Weight 31.1 g. Included is the original award presentation case and a 73 cm length of ribbon. Also, the preliminary possession document for the Knight's Cross (tr) 'awarded on 10 May 1943' with original signature of Generaloberst Loerzer (folded and double-holed), a Double Badge for Pilot and Observer, non-ferrous metal with gilt w, Editorial-Use-Only
RMC46ANX–Adolf Galland in front of the Brandenburg Gate, 1940
RMT80A4N–Dr. Horst Patuschka - a Knight`s Cross grouping of a night fighter pilot. The Knight's Cross is the first model of maker Klein & Quenzer, silver frame with '800' fineness mark, blackened iron core, silver suspension ring (likewise punched '800'). Weight 31.1 g. Included is the original award presentation case and a 73 cm length of ribbon. Also, the preliminary possession document for the Knight's Cross (tr) 'awarded on 10 May 1943' with original signature of Generaloberst Loerzer (folded and double-holed), a Double Badge for Pilot and Observer, non-ferrous metal with gilt w, Editorial-Use-Only
RMC45ADX–Gerhard Boldt, 1943
RMT80A4P–Dr. Horst Patuschka - a Knight`s Cross grouping of a night fighter pilot. The Knight's Cross is the first model of maker Klein & Quenzer, silver frame with '800' fineness mark, blackened iron core, silver suspension ring (likewise punched '800'). Weight 31.1 g. Included is the original award presentation case and a 73 cm length of ribbon. Also, the preliminary possession document for the Knight's Cross (tr) 'awarded on 10 May 1943' with original signature of Generaloberst Loerzer (folded and double-holed), a Double Badge for Pilot and Observer, non-ferrous metal with gilt w, Editorial-Use-Only
RMCPN012–Adolf Hitler gives orders to naval officers, 1942
RMCR55FP–Marseille, Hans Joachim, 19.9.1919 - 30.9.1942, German military officer, fighter pilot, portrait, as Oberleutnant (first lieutenant) after receiving the Knights Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords on 18.6.1942, postcard after official propaganda photo,
RMC45BRJ–Hitler distinguishes officers, 1941
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