In addition to the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross, Phleps was awarded the German Cross in Gold, and after he was killed in September 1944, he was awarded the Oak Leaves to his Knight's Cross.
Phleps was awarded the German Cross in Gold. This was in addition to the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. He was awarded the Oak Leaves to his Knight's Cross. This was in addition to the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. He was killed in September 1944.