Iron Cross (1914) 2nd Class (30 July 1915) & 1st Class (10 August 1918)[1] Clasp to the Iron Cross 2nd Class (21 May 1940) & 1st Class (21 May 1940)[1] German Cross in Gold on 23 August 1942 as Oberst in the 22. Schützen-Brigade[2] Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves Knight's Cross on 25 June 1940 as Oberstleutnant and commander of Aufklärungs-Abteilung 25[3] Oak Leaves on 28 April 1945 as Generalleutnant and commander of 15. Panzergrenadier-Division[4]