As Stogieman has noted it is suspected this fellow wasn't on active duty very long. Perhaps the act of insane bravery that earned this medal also produced wounds serious enough for him to be discharged.
...and the FEDEX magic is wrought. A closer look at the chiffres of the WF3bx indicate the finish is gilt. Heavy gilt but gilt not gold. The crown of the above the royal cypher on the obverse has had the finish worn from contact with the KVK2x. The picture also shows the direct attachment of the swords and the burnishing from contact with the reverse of the KVK2x.
Christian, check out the bar to Generalleutnant Weidinger in the Research Forum. He was a WWII retread and Inspector of Army Flak Troops for OKH. He also had a KVK2x as highest award for the war.
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