Achievements Iron Cross (1914) 2nd Class (28 May 1918) 1st Class (14 October 1918) Hessische Tapferkeitsmedaille (14 October 1918) Panzer Badge in Silver (2 Class) Wound Badge in Black Clasp to the Iron Cross (1939) 2nd Class (25 September 1939) 1st Class (10 November 1939) German Cross in Gold on 7 August 1943 as Oberst in Panzer-Regiment 11 Knight"s Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords Knight"s Cross on 1 January 1943 as Oberst and commander of Panzer-Regiment 204 536th Oak Leaves on 28 July 1944 as Oberst and commander of Panzer-Regiment 22 142nd Swords on 17 April 1945 as Generalmajor and commander of the 20. Panzer-Division.