As a reward for his defence of Allenstein, Copernicus was appointed Commissar of Ermland and given the task of rebuilding the district after the war.
Bilang isang gantimpala para sa kanyang depensa ng Allenstein, Copernicus ay hihirangin ng komisar Ermland at ibinigay na ang gawain ng muling pagtatayo ng distrito pagkatapos ng digmaan.