Following the attack on Villers-Bocage on 13th June 1944, Michael Wittmann was recommended for the award of the Oakleaves with Swords (Eichenlaub mit Schwertern) to his Knight’s Cross. The crossed swords were not presented as one single piece of jewellery, but came with the Oakleaves that already would have been presented to the award’s recipient. … Continue reading Recommendation for the award of the Swords, 19th June 1944