Infanterie-Division during World World War World War II 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. He was also awarded the very rare, one of only 631 such decorations. (1 May 1944) (12 March 1945) Bibliography.
Iron Cross (1939) 2nd Class (25 August 1941) 1st Class (26 September 1941) Wound Badge (1939) in Black in Silver in Gold Close Combat Clasp in Bronze (?) in Silver (1 May 1944) in Gold (12 March 1945) Infantry Assault Badge Eastern Front Medal 2 Tank Destruction Badges for Individual Combatants Knight"s Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves Knight"s Cross on 14 November 1943 as Major of the Reserves and commander of Grenadier-Regiment 287 467th Oak Leaves on 4 May 1944 as Oberstleutnant of the Reserves and commander of Grenadier-Regiment 287.
