Sylvester von Saldern-Brallentin

Sylvester von Saldern-Brallentin (7 February 1908 – 27 August 1967) was a highly decorated Oberstleutnant 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 was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership.

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class (12 November 1941)
 * 1st Class (3 April 1942)
 * Infantry Assault Badge (10 January 1942)
 * Wound Badge (1939)
 * in Black (15 January 1942)
 * Crimea Shield
 * German Cross in Gold (16 April 1944)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 21 November 1943 as Major and commander of the II./Grenadier-Regiment 65