Decorations

German Cross in Silver (WWII)

Deutsches Kreuz in Silber

German Cross in Silver (WWII)

This was a World War Two decoration

The German Cross was awarded in two classes since 28th September 1941

Deutsches Kreuz in Gold

Deutsches Kreuz in Silber

German Cross in Gold

German Cross in Silver

The German Cross in Silver was awarded only for non combatants. In the U-boat-force f. e. Kapitän zur See Hans-Georg von Friedburg (BdU org.) got this decoration on 6th June 1942

This listing shows the U-boat commanders of WWI decorated with this award. See the WWII page for this award.


CommanderDate  Command
Canaris, Wilhelm11 Nov 1943  

Georg, Carl-Siegfried Ritter von15 Feb 1945  

Schultze, Otto31 Aug 1942  

Utke, Kurt28 Dec 1943  

Warzecha, Walter30 Jan 1943  

5 officers decorated with German Cross in Silver (WWII) (Deutsches Kreuz in Silber) located.

Note: This listing is still being compiled and some recipients might be missing.

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