Maximilian von Edelsheim

Konstanz Johann Georg Maximilian Reichsfreiherr von Edelsheim (6 July 1897 – 26 April 1994) was a German general during World War II. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords (Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes mit Eichenlaub und Schwertern). The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross and its higher grade Oak Leaves and Swords was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership.

Career
Edelsheim was born on 6 July 1897 in Berlin, the son of Franz Freiherr von Edelsheim and his wife Theda, née von Frerichs. He died on 26 April 1994 in Konstanz.

Awards

 * Iron Cross (1914)
 * 2nd Class (27 November 1915)
 * 1st Class (26 October 1918)
 * Knight, 2nd Class of Order of the Zähringer Lion with Swords
 * Cross of Honor
 * Wehrmacht Long Service Award 4th to 1st Class
 * Clasp to the Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class (19 September 1939)
 * 1st Class (14 October 1939)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords
 * Knight's Cross on 30 July 1941 as Oberstleutnant and commander of Radfahr-Abteilung 1
 * 162nd Oak Leaves on 23 December 1942 as Oberst and commander of Panzergrenadier-Regiment 26
 * 105th Swords on 23 October 1944 as Generalleutnant and commander of 24. Panzer-Division
 * Mentioned in the Wehrmachtbericht on 21 February 1944, 28 August 1944, and 17 October 1944
 * Order of Michael the Brave
 * 3rd Class (30 May 1944)