Horst Julius Freiherr Treusch von Buttlar-Brandenfels


Freiherr Horst Julius Treusch von Buttlar-Brandenfels was a German general. Freiherr, which equals "Baron", was his title of nobility.
He was known for commanding several airships during World War I, including the most successful Zeppelin of the war, the L 30.
He was the commander of Frankfurt Airport at the end of World War II.

Medals

Buttlar-Brandenfels was awarded the Pour le Mérite on 9 April 1918 for his service as the commander of Zeppelin L-54.
Other distinctions awarded to him were: