The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
Records of service and decorations for SS Rottenfuhrer Wilhelm Karle, who served in the Western and Eastern Fronts in the Second World War. Includes records of promotions, training and decorations, including the Iron Cross, 1st and 2nd Class.
Close Combat Clasp - Bronze class (Nahkampfspange). The close combat clasp consists of a German Army styled eagle over a swastika. This surmounts a crossed bayonet and stick grenade, all surrounded by
Eastern Front Medal 1941-42 (Ostmedaille). The obverse of the circular medal is concave and features in raised detail an eagle standing on a squared swastika which in turn is over an oakleaf branch. T
Infantry Assault Badge - Bronze Class (Infanterie-Sturmabzeichen). The badge is made up of an oakleaf wreath surmounted by an eagle perched on an angled swastika. Running from right to left on a 45 de
Iron Cross Second Class, 1939. Unnamed as issued. A straight bladed pin and loop catch are mounted vertically on the reverse of the medal. [Full text is available in the attached document] Born on 1
Iron Cross Second Class, 1939, with original ribbon. Unnamed as issued. Born on 14 March 1923, Wilhelm Karle volunteered for service in the Waffen SS at Nurnberg on 4 June 1940. After completing his
Wound Badge 1939 - Silver Class (das Verwundetenabzeichen, 1939). The wound badge is oval in shape and features a wreath in raised detail around the outside of the badge. At the bottom of the wreath i
Iron Cross Second Class, 1939. Unnamed as issued. A straight bladed pin and loop catch are mounted vertically on the reverse of the medal. [Full text is available in the attached document] Born on 1
Eastern Front Medal 1941-42 (Ostmedaille). The obverse of the circular medal is concave and features in raised detail an eagle standing on a squared swastika which in turn is over an oakleaf branch. T
Wound Badge 1939 - Silver Class (das Verwundetenabzeichen, 1939). The wound badge is oval in shape and features a wreath in raised detail around the outside of the badge. At the bottom of the wreath i
Infantry Assault Badge - Bronze Class (Infanterie-Sturmabzeichen). The badge is made up of an oakleaf wreath surmounted by an eagle perched on an angled swastika. Running from right to left on a 45 de
Close Combat Clasp - Bronze class (Nahkampfspange). The close combat clasp consists of a German Army styled eagle over a swastika. This surmounts a crossed bayonet and stick grenade, all surrounded by
Iron Cross Second Class, 1939, with original ribbon. Unnamed as issued. Born on 14 March 1923, Wilhelm Karle volunteered for service in the Waffen SS at Nurnberg on 4 June 1940. After completing his