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This newest volume of German Cross holders of the SS and Police examines the balance of recipients awarded the decoration in Gold for combats while assigned to the 2.SS-Panzer-Division “Das Reich.” Beginning with a foreword by “Das Reich” Panzer Regiment Knight’s Cross holder Ernst Barkmann, the detailed format follows that previously established in “German Cross in Silver Holders of the SS and Police” as well as the critically acclaimed first volume on Gold holders. Complete biographical details to include promotions, decorations, appointments, and posts are included with in depth tangent information. Equally important are the actual combat narratives that resulted in the recommendation for each individual. Numerous holders of the award contributed photos and documents for this lavishly illustrated volume, providing essential new information for the historian and SS collector alike. In addition to full biographical data on the recipients, detailed appendixes examine the personnel Order of Battle development of the armor contingents. Element commanders, who often recommended the award, are examined. A second complete divisional Order of Battle is included to platoon level. Finally, an addendum continues to add newly uncovered details and illustrations to the previous volumes. With the continuing support of Waffen-SS veterans and historians alike, this series breaks new ground in scope and detail.