What additional honor was Lent awarded on 31 July 1944?
Knight's Cross with Oak Leaves, Swords and Diamonds
Iron Cross 1st Class with Oak Leaves
Luftwaffe Pilot Badge
German Cross in Silver
Answer
Knight's Cross with Oak Leaves, Swords and Diamonds was the highest military decoration in Nazi Germany, awarded for extreme bravery or successful leadership. On 31 July 1944, Erich Lent, a German fighter pilot, was awarded this honor for his outstanding achievements in aerial combat. Lent had shot down over 100 enemy aircraft, making him one of the most successful fighter pilots of World War II.
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