Robert Eyssen
Robert Eyssen was a German admiral during World War II and recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross of Nazi Germany. He joined the Imperial German Navy in 1911. He was the commander of German auxiliary cruiser Komet during its first raiding cruise from 4 July 1940 to 30 November 1941.
Awards
- Iron Cross 2nd Class & 1st Class
- Knight's Cross Second Class of the Order of the Zähringer Lion with Swords
- Clasp to the Iron Cross 2nd Class & 1st Class
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 29 November 1941 as Konteradmiral and commander of auxiliary cruiser "Komet"