I have just received an interesting Reisepass to a ship's captain who was involved in Arctic Convoys. This ship is mentioned in actions found Online.
On page 31 and 32 his medals are listed: KVK II. with Swords; Blockadebrecherabz; KVK 1. with Swords and the EK 2.
In 1946 his ship “Reinhard L. M. Russ” was taken over by the Norwegian Government as war compensation.
How rare was the KVK 1. Class with Swords to civillians? Is there any guestimate on numbers?
On page 31 and 32 his medals are listed: KVK II. with Swords; Blockadebrecherabz; KVK 1. with Swords and the EK 2.
In 1946 his ship “Reinhard L. M. Russ” was taken over by the Norwegian Government as war compensation.
How rare was the KVK 1. Class with Swords to civillians? Is there any guestimate on numbers?