Unique photographs Knights Cross ceremony Oberfeldwebel Friedrich Hengstler 3./Geb.J.Rgt. 98

Unique photo set of the Knights Cross ceremony of Oberfeldwebel Friedrich Hengstler on 12.9.1941. Hengstler served as Zugführer in 3. Kompanie Gebirgsjäger Regiment 98 and was awarded the Knights Cross by General der Artillerie Edmund Wachenfeld because took over the leadership of his company during the most dangerous attack of enemy forces. Despite being heavily wounded he managed to stop the Soviet advance, had his unit counterattack the enemy and secured the left flank of his battaillon. This is his personal set off pictures of the award ceremony. These pictures are unique!