Iron Cross (1914) 2nd Class (12 October 1914) & 1st Class (10 November 1917)[12] Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves Knight's Cross on 4 July 1940 as Oberstleutnant and commander of Panzer-Regiment 35[13] Oak Leaves on 31 December 1941 as Oberst and commander of the 5. Panzer-Brigade[13]