Knight Crosses today

[Michael N]

If Heidrich 's sword document is put next to Heilmann's sword document, the overall effect (Crete or Monte Cassino ) will be stunning.

I agree, would be something to see!

[chen]

I agree, would be something to see!

For the time being, Heidrich's eagle (left) vs. Heilmann's eagle( right).

[frankandfrank]

[chen]

Heidrich's eagle( lighter) vs. Heilmann's eagle( deeper)

[Sepp45]

Thanks for the comparative photos Chen

[Sepp45]

Diamonds awarded to Oberst Gordon Gollob
Kommodore Jagdgeschwader 77
Awarded the Diamonds: August 30th, 1942

Another view of Gollob's piece.

[Sepp45]

Hi! I can't tell if this RK is wartime, but a worthy photo to add here.

This group is attributed to Major Diethelm von Eichel-Streiber (1914–1996). He recieved the KC on October 17th 1942 as Hauptmann in the Stabsstaffel/Jagdgeschwader 51. He survived the war and emigrated to the USA where he became a successful Volkswagen distributor in Modesto, California.

The pictures were taken by WAF member Sal Williams; credits to him.

[chen]

Another view of Gollob's piece.

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[Sepp45]

Ritterkreuz preliminary award document to Major Wolfgang von Obstfelder
Kommandeur sPzJägAbt 346
Presented on: September 10th, 1944

This document is shown on the book "Die Ritterkreuzträger, 1939-1945", by Gerhard von Seemen.

[Sepp45]

RK formal and preliminary award document to Major Karl-Wolfgang Redlich
Staffelkapitän, 1. Staffel, I. Gruppe, Jagdgeschwader 27, Luftwaffe
Presented on: July 9th, 1941

(Photo credits to Kai-Winkler)

[Sepp45]

Redlich's formal award document.

(Photo credits to Kai-Winkler)

[Sepp45]

And his preliminary award doc.

(Photo credits to Kai-Winkler)

[Sepp45]

Swords formal award document to General der Panzertruppen Hasso von Manteuffel
Kommandeur 7. Panzer-Division / Panzer-Armee 4 / Heeresgruppe Süd
Presented on: February 22nd, 1944

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[Sepp45]

Oak Leaves formal award document to Kapitänleutnant Johann Mohr
Kommandant, U 124, 2. Unterseebootsflottille, Kriegsmarine
Presented on: January 13th, 1943

[Sepp45]

RK with Oak Leaves awarded to Geneneraloberst Heinz Guderian
Kommandierender General XIX.Armee-Korps
Awarded the Ritterkreuz: October 27th, 1939

Befehlshaber Panzergruppe 2
Awarded the Oak Leaves: July 17th, 1941

Another pic of Guderian's cross confiscated in 1945 by his interrogation officer.

(Photo credits to Adrian Forman)