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Why was Rudolf Sinner never awarded a Ritterkreuz?

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13th September 2023, 04:46

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Why was Rudolf Sinner never awarded a Ritterkreuz?

I've never understood why Maj Rudolf Sinner was never awarded a Knight's Cross, in spite of flying since 1940 with JG27. achieving nearly 40 victories and serving with JG-7.
Was it due to political views, or other reasons?

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