Beginning of August 1944: Eventual General der Flieger Werner Kreipe in conversation with Oberst Eckhard Christian. During his time at the Military College in Munich, Kreipe participated in Hitler’s march on the Feldherrnhalle, and therefore he wears the ribbon of 9 November 1923, the so-called Blood Order“ award, on his right breast pocket. Following the assassination attempt on 20 July 1944, from which Giinther Korten was critically wounded and died shortly afterwards, Kreipe was temporarily entrusted with the business of the Luftwaffe Chief of the General Staff.
Source :
Fotos aus dem Führerhauptquartier - Hermann Historica München
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