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Ironically, GARBO’s reputation among the Germans was enhanced by

the whole D-Day affair. On 29 July 1944 he was informed that he had

been awarded the Iron Cross by the Führer himself, for his “extraordinary

services” to Germany.

By return message Pujol

and Harris expressed

GARBO’s “humble

thanks” for such an

honour, for which he

was truly “unworthy”. HE

was the only agent to be

awarded honoured from

the British and Germans

for their service.

Right: With his wife

Araceli.

Left: Photo of GARBO

in his MI5 le in the British Archives