Iron Cross (1939) 2nd Class (31 May 1940) & 1st Class (29 June 1940)[1] Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves Knight's Cross on 14 May 1941 as Major and commander of Sturm-Geschütz-Abteilung 191[2] 49th Oak Leaves on 31 December 1941 as Major and commander of Sturm-Geschütz-Abteilung 191[2]