WWII German Knights Cross Holder – Karl-Conrad Mecke – Raid on St Nazaire – 22 Marine Flak Regiment

Description

An extremely desirable and rare postcard size photograph of Mecke with his Knights Cross, which he won during the British raid on St Nazaire, also known as the Greatest Raid of All. 

Knights Cross action:

Awarded for his role in combating the British raid on St. Nazaire, Operation Chariot, on 28.03.1942. Due to the unusual behaviour of the British bombers it was Mecke who recognized the potential of a landing and put his troops on alert. His guns later opened fire on the British convoy despite their disguise as German vessels and also participated in the fight against the British landing forces.