He was one of only 27 recipients of the Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves
Footnote: Josef Kociok (1918–1943) was a pilot in the Luftwaffe on the Eastern Front and a recipient of the Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross
and a CD containing twenty-two pages with copies of his Index Cards
the rear panel stamped "59"
South Africa. The Second World War Medals To Lieutenant Colonel J.m De Klerk Archive He was one of onlyGreat Britain 1939 45 Star, bronze gilt, measures 38. 13mm (w) x 50. 65mm (h inclusive of integral ring), reverse impressed P279395 J. M DE KLERK, on original ribbon, reverse bears patch of gilt wear and residue, reverse of ribbon bears glue and paper residue, near very fine condition; Great Britain Africa Star, bronze gilt, measures 38. 39mm (w) x 51. 20mm (h inclusive of integral ring), reverse impressed P279395 J. M. DE KLERK, on original ribbon,