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1 giu 2024 · As the war progressed, some of the recipients of the Knight's Cross distinguished themselves further and a higher grade, the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves (Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes mit Eichenlaub), was instituted.
3 giorni fa · On the first day of combat operations, 22 June 1941, Mölders shot down three Tupolev SB bombers and one Curtis Hawk, earning him the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords (Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes mit Eichenlaub und Schwertern).
3 giorni fa · The High Command and Hitler had been extremely nervous about his disappearance, although they awarded him the Knight's Cross. Rommel's (and Guderian's) successes and the new possibilities offered by the new tank arm were welcomed by a small number of generals, but worried and paralysed the rest.
4 giorni fa · He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves (German: Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes mit Eichenlaub). The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross and its higher grade Oak Leaves was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership.
3 giorni fa · Born in 1887, Reinhardt fought during World War I. He commanded the 4th Panzer Division during the Invasion of Poland in September 1939. After the Polish campaign, Reinhardt was awarded the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross.
22 mag 2024 · Knight's Cross on 23 November 1941 as Generalleutnant and commander of the 30. Infanterie-Division 539th Oak Leaves on 30 July 1944 as General der Infanterie and deputy commander-in-chief of the 4.
25 mag 2024 · Original Knight's Cross Folders which belonged to an Oak Leaves recipient are hardly ever offered for sale. Extremely rare original piece of history! Please note: this Knight's Cross Mappe is offered as a consignment and still in possession of the owner.
