Otto Schwarzer

Otto Schwarzer (18 September 1906 – 13 May 1976) was a highly decorated Oberstleutnant in the Wehrmacht during World War II and a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership.

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class
 * 1st Class
 * Wound Badge (1939)
 * in Black
 * in Silver
 * Infantry Assault Badge
 * Eastern Front Medal
 * Close Combat Clasp
 * in Bronze
 * German Cross in Gold
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 6 October 1942 as Hauptmann and commander of I./Infanterie-Regiment 187