2007-10-07 07:12:02 · 5 answers · asked by Franco G 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Info here : http://www.feldgrau.com/rk.html
Hope its what you need.
2007-10-07 07:15:12 · answer #1 · answered by Sal*UK 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There never was a unit called any such thing in the Nazi Military of 1938 -1945.
A Knights Cross, was an upgrade of the Iron Cross, a military award for bravery in combat. that was originaly established back in Prussia in 1815.
The winners of the Knight's Cross were various ranks from Grenadier to FeldMarschall.
Grenadier to Stabsgrefreiter 254 Awards.
Ubteroffizier to Stabsfeldwebel 1422 Awards.
Leutenant to Oberleutnant 1908 Awards.
Hauptmann Leutnant to Oberleutnant 1505 Awards.
Major to Oberst 1660 Awards.
Generalmajor to Feldmarschall 502 Awards.
This awards were distributed between members of the Army, Navy, Waffen-ss, and Luftwaffe.
2007-10-07 07:32:18 · answer #2 · answered by conranger1 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The knights cross was an award given for bravery before the enemy and extreme merits in commanding troops. It was the third of four levels for the Iron cross award.
2007-10-07 07:21:09 · answer #3 · answered by tech_pro03 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it was not a specific unit. the Knights cross was a medal for a brave soldiers. for example, every pilot with 100 kills was awarded with the Knights cross.
it was higher than the Iron cross, and it had several upgrades:
KC with oakleaves
KC with swords and oakleaves
KC with brilliants - Rudel was awarded with this highest German medal
2007-10-07 08:32:33 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sal*UK has found the link that answers most of your question and gets my vote for best answer. There was no such unit. As there were no Medal of Honor units in the US Army.
2007-10-07 07:19:21 · answer #5 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋