Lorenz Harthan

Lorenz Harthan (4 January 1913 – 7 January 1976) was a highly decorated Oberfeldwebel in the Wehrmacht during World War II. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross and was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. He was also awarded the very rare Close Combat Clasp in Gold one of only 631 awards.

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class (20 April 1941)
 * 1st Class (27 July 1941)
 * Wound Badge
 * in Black
 * in Silver
 * in Gold
 * General Assault Badge
 * Close Combat Clasp
 * in Bronze (?)
 * in Silver (?)
 * in Gold (September 1944)
 * German Cross in Gold
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 12 June 1944 as Oberfeldwebel and pioneer platoon leader in the 5./Panzeraufklärungs-Abteilung 11