Clasp to the Iron Cross (1939) 2nd Class (20 September 1939) & 1st Class (3 October 1939)[3] German Cross in Gold on 1 December 1941 as oberst in 23rd Infantry Regiment[4] Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves Knight's Cross on 17 March 1944 as generalleutnant and commander of 35th Infantry Division[5] Oak Leaves on 18 October 1944 as generalleutnant and commander of 35th Infantry Division[6]