Alois Obschil

Alois Obschil (21 November 1919 – 23 September 2000) was a highly decorated Obersturmbannführer in the Waffen SS 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
 * 1st Class
 * Wound Badge
 * in Black
 * in Silver
 * in Gold
 * Infantry Assault Badge
 * 2 Tank Destruction Badges for Individual Combatants
 * Close Combat Clasp
 * in Bronze (15 March 1944)
 * in Silver (?)
 * in Gold (March 1945)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 28 March 1945 as Obersturmbannführer and Führer of the 2./Grenadier-Regiment 1126