Irnfried Freiherr von Wechmar
Irnfried Freiherr von Wechmar was a highly decorated Oberst in the Wehrmacht during World War II and an Oberst der Reserve in the Bundeswehr. 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
- * 2nd Class
- * 1st Class
- Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918
- Iron Cross
- * 2nd Class
- * 1st Class
- German Cross in Gold
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 13 April 1941 as Oberstleutnant and commander of Aufklärungs-Abteilung 3
- Knight of Honor of the Order of Saint John
- Italian silver medal "Al valore militare"