German Cross in Gold on 28 February 1942 as SS-Oberführer in SS-Artillerie-Regiment 5[6] Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves, Swords and Diamonds Knight's Cross on 8 October 1942 as commander of SS-Artillerie-Regiment 5 "Wiking"[7] Oak Leaves on 1 November 1943 as commander of SS-Panzergrenadier-Division "Wiking"[7] Swords on 20 February 1944 as commander of SS-Panzergrenadier-Division "Wiking"[7] Diamonds on 19 April 1944 as commander of 5th SS-Panzer-Division "Wiking"[7]