The Knight"s Cross of the Iron Cross was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. Friedrich-Wilhelm Breidenbach was captured by American troops in April 1945 and was released in April 1946. West Wall Medal (20 March 1940) I Bibliography.
West Wall Medal (20 March 1940) Iron Cross (1939) 2nd Class (3 July 1940) 1st Class (18 July 1941) Infantry Assault Badge (1 April 1941) Panzer Badge in Silver II Class III Class Eastern Front Medal (1 July 1942) Knight"s Cross of the Iron Cross on 30 September 1944 as Major and commander of Panzer-Brigade 101.
