Hans-Detloff von Cossel

Hans-Detloff von Cossel (1 July 1916 – 22 July 1943) was a highly decorated Major in the Wehrmacht during World War II. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross and its higher grade Oak Leaves was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. Major von Cossel was killed in action near Orel during Operation Kutuzov and was posthumously awarded Oak Leaves.

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class (22 September 1939)
 * 1st Class (20 December 1939)
 * Wound Badge (1939)
 * in Black
 * Honour Roll Clasp of the Army (19 August 1941)
 * Eastern Front Medal
 * German Cross in Gold (5 May 1943)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves
 * Knight's Cross on 8 September 1941 as Oberleutnant and leader of 1./Panzer-Regiment 35
 * 285th Oak Leaves on 29 August 1943 as Major and commander of I./Panzer-Regiment 35