War Merit Cross
In 1914, Schmitt was awarded the Iron Cross 2nd class. He also received the "Verwundetenabzeichen" in black, an award given wounded soldiers. Further decorations: the War Merit Cross first class without swords, the War Merit Cross 2nd class without swords. From the SS he received the "Reichsführer-SS Sword of Honour" and the "Totenkopfring der SS" (SS Death's Head Ring).