Iron Cross First Class 1939 - with iron core and silver frame
He was promoted to the rank of Pilot Officer on March 11
This division was further augmented by the 2nd Cossack Cavalry Division formed in December 1944
American forces undertook seven bombing missions over Kiska
Group Of Awards & Documents, Paratrooper GTRexclude Iron Cross First Class 1939Uffz. Heinz Schmitter: Iron cross 2nd. Class 1939, magnetic, with Confirmation slip stating he was awarded cross on 27. 5. 1940 (slip folded and slightly torn, in fair condition); Iron cross 1st. Class 1939, magnetic, unmarked, very fine with award document (oberjger Schmitter 5. Jger Regiment Hermann Gring), dated 24. 1. 1943, signed by Generalleutnant, in fine condition; Paratroop Badge, cloth version, in worn condition; Award Document for Gold