In 1866 he was promoted to Oberst (Colonel) and commander of the 5. Artillerie-Festungsregiments (5th Artillery Fortress Regiment) and during the Austro-Prussian War was recognized for his outstanding performance at the battles of Glogau, Posen, Thorn and Graudenz. After the war, he became commander of the 2. (pommerschen) Artillerie-Brigade (2nd Pomeranian Artillery Brigade) in 1868 and in this position was promoted to Major General on July 26, 1870. He participated in the Franco-Prussian War in 1870/1871, especially in the Battle of Gravelotte, the Siege of Metz and the Siege of Paris. After that, he participated in an expedition in the Jura, where his health was unable to bear the hardships of the campaign. He was classified as disabled and was released from the military in 1872 with a pension and the award of the Order of the Red Eagle 2nd Class with Oak Leaves and Swords.