Kai Bräundle-Schmidt

Kai Bräundle-Schmidt (19 June 1917 – 14 August 1991) was a highly decorated Major der Reserve 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 (26 July 1941)
 * 1st Class (26 February 1942)
 * Wound Badge
 * in Black (26 July 1941)
 * in Silver (6 February 1944)
 * Infantry Assault Badge (28 February 1942)
 * Eastern Front Medal (31 December 1943)
 * Demyansk Shield (31 December 1943)
 * Close Combat Clasp
 * in Bronze (1 October 1944)
 * Honour Roll Clasp of the Army (7 December 1944)
 * German Cross in Gold (13 December 1944)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 17 March 1945 as Hauptmann der Reserves and regiment adjutant Grenadier-Regiment 501