One was sent by Fritz Klein
He was one of only 27 recipients of the Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves
attacks and counter-attacks by two battle groups of the 1st Polish Armoured Division and the II SS Panzer Corps on Hill 262 (Mont Ormel) prevented the quick closing of the gap and thousands of German troops escaped on foot
which even the German High Command had difficulty following
Albania, People's Republic. A Lot Of Eight Awards United Republic of One was sent by FritzOrder of the Red Star, II Class (in silvered bronze, measuring 43. 5 mm (w) x 45 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring, original ribbon, mounted to a five sided brass suspension with pinback); Order of the Red Star, III Class (in bronze gilt, measuring 43. 5 mm (w) x 45 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring, original ribbon, mounted to a five sided brass suspension with pinback); Order for Distinguished Defence Service, II Class (in silvered bronze