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  1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Otto_KittelOtto Kittel - Wikipedia

    3. Mai 2024 · Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords Otto Kittel (21 February 1917 – 14 or 16 February 1945) was a German fighter pilot during World War II . He flew 583 combat missions on the Eastern Front , claiming 267 aerial victories, making him the fourth highest scoring ace in aviation history according to authors John Weal and ...

    • 1939–1945
    • Luftwaffe
  2. 4. Mai 2024 · Awards: 1914 Iron Cross 2nd Class, 1939 Clasp to the Iron Cross 2nd Class, Tank Assault Badge, Sudetenland Medal, Wound Badge in Black, Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross, Wound Badge in Silver, German Cross in Gold, and Close Combat Clasp in Bronze. Noted on pages 23 and 38. Promotions from Leutnant until Oberstleutnant der Reserve.

  3. 5. Mai 2024 · Knight's Cross of the Iron cross maker marked "L/52" for the C.F. Zimmermann company, Pforzheim. Unmarked on the rim. Maker marked "L/52" and "800" for the silver content on the typical imperial style ring.The box is a very rare LDO Etui for Knight's crosses. The sale of Knight's crosses in shops was prohibited in 1941, less than one year after ...

  4. Vor 4 Tagen · The Knight's Cross was the highest award made by Nazi Germany to recognize extreme battlefield bravery or outstanding military leadership. Hitler reserved the right to personally authorize bestowal of the Knights Cross and all ranks were eligible for the award.

  5. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Hermann_GrafHermann Graf - Wikipedia

    3. Mai 2024 · On 24 January, Graf was awarded the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross for his victories to date. Soon after, he was sent on rotation back home on leave. Within a month, his regular wingman, Steinbatz, was also awarded the Knight's Cross for a similar score.

  6. Vor 4 Tagen · Description. Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross (Ritterkreuz des Eisernes Kreuzes). On 1 September 1939 Adolf Hitler reinstituted the Iron Cross series of awards in the First, Second and Grand Cross Classes and established the new Knights Cross of the Iron Cross.

  7. 29. Apr. 2024 · The soldier Fritz Christen was one of the youngest soldiers to receive the Knight's Cross. Find out why in this short.