Mauritz von Wiktorin

Mauritz von Wiktorin (13 August 1883 – 16 August 1956) was a highly decorated General der Infanterie 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. Mauritz von Wiktorin was discharged from the Wehrmacht on 30 November 1944 due to age.

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1914)
 * 2nd Class
 * Cross of Honor
 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class
 * 1st Class
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 15 August 1940 as Generalleutnant and commander of 20. Infanterie-Division (mot.)