Walther von Brauchitsch
According to the historian Felix Römer, the named reference in the "Wehrmachtbericht" (), was an award, among other military decorations. As an award, the named reference in the "Wehrmachtbericht" was based on the Walther von Brauchitsch decree of 27 April 1940 which was published in the (Army Ordinance Gazette) on 6 May 1940.