Achievements Iron Cross (1939) 2nd Class (30 May 1940) 1st Class (3 October 1941) German Cross in Gold on 14 April 1942 as Leutnant of the Reserves in Panzer-Abteilung 60 Honour Roll Clasp (15 February 1945) Knight"s Cross of the Iron Cross on 28 March 1945 as Hauptmann and leader of the I./Panzer-Regiment 36.