Two short memorandums were sent following the award of Michael Wittmann’s Oakleaves (Eichenlaub) to his Knight’s Cross in January 1944. On 30th January, there was additional confirmation of the award by Adolf Hitler, and on the following day Reichsführer-SS Heinrich Himmler would send his own personal greetings to the LSSAH Tiger commander. Both items are … Continue reading Memorandums issued for award of the Oakleaves, 30th January 1944