Walter Brandt (24 March 1917 – 18 January 1977) was a German Luftwaffe ace and recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross during World War II. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. Walter Brandt was credited with 43 aerial victories in 527 missions. Awards Ehrenpokal der Luftwaffe (5 September 1942) Front Flying Clasp of the Luftwaffe in Gold Iron Cross (1939) 2nd Class 1st Class Wound Badge (1939) in Silver German Cross in Gold on 12 December 1942 as Feldwebel in the 2./Jagdgeschwader 77 Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 24 March 1943 as Oberfeldwebel and pilot in the I./Jagdgeschwader 77 Notes References Citations Bibliography External links TracesOfWar.com Ritterkreuztraeger 1939-1945 Aces of the Luftwaffe 1917 births 1977 deaths Luftwaffe pilots German World War II flying aces Recipients of the Gold German Cross Recipients of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross People from Bad Salzuflen Military personnel from North Rhine-Westphalia