He served in the SS as an Obersturmbannführer and was appointed as a Wehrwirtschaftsführer, recognizing his company's importance to the war effort.

Sachs was awarded the Federal Cross of Merit in 1957 and was an honorary citizen of Schweinfurt, Mainberg and Oberaudorf.

(Sachs had inherited the title of Royal Swedish Consul from his father upon whom it had been bestowed for his work with SKF.)

[3] As the head of an important arms manufacturer, he was named Wehrwirtschaftsführer ["War Industry Leader"].

Heinrich Himmler awarded him medals and honorary titles (including Obersturmbannführer in 1943) and helped with Sachs' divorce from Elinor von Opel and the ensuing custody battle for their children.

As part of the Schweinfurt Lest we forget initiative, the local press (including Süddeutsche Zeitung, Gerhard Fischer and Werner Skrentny) initiated a campaign to rename the stadium due to Sachs' Nazi affiliation.

[8] After his release, at the age of 51, Sachs officially retired from active management and was relegated as chairman of the supervisory board to ceremonial duties.