He was eventually promoted to SS-Obergruppenführer and General of the Waffen-SS
A 1935 HJ/DAF (Deutsche Arbeitsfront/German Labour Front) Reichs-Berufs Wettkampf der Deutschen Jugend badge
the Military Merit Cross 1st Class (1916)
Golden Military Merit Cross (so called "Pour-le-Mérite" for enlisted)
Germany, NSKK. A Pair of Commemorative Badges certificate_of_authenticity He was eventually promoted to(NSKK Erinnerungsabzeichen). A pair of NSKK commemorative badges, including: 1. 1934 Cuxhaven NSKK German Automobile Club meeting badge, constructed of magnetic metal, horizontal pinback, unmarked, measuring 35 mm (w) x 38 mm (h), in extremely fine condition. 2. A 1936 Autobahn 1,000 kilometer completing badge, constructed of magnetic metal, vertical pinback, unmarked, measuring 25 mm (w) x 30 mm (h), in extremely fine condition.