Germany, Federal Republic. A German Cross in Gold, Collector’s Version, by Rudolf Souval, c.1965 Hold 34 mm x 52

34 mm x 52

minimal discolouration

the reverse bearing an inscription of “FÜR KRIEGSVERDIENST 1939” (“FOR WAR MERIT 1939”)

although the images appear to be a bit "washed out"

a Luftwaffe Honour Roll Clasp

Germany, Federal Republic. A German Cross in Gold, Collector’s Version, by Rudolf Souval, c.1965 Hold 34 mm x 52(Deutsches Kreuz in Gold, Museumsstck). Constructed of gilded and silvered bronze with multi coloured enamels, the reverse with a raised barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, the pinback maker marked with LDO code L 58 for Rudolf Souval, Vienna, measuring 65. 33 mm (w) x 65. 76 mm (h), weighing 49. 7 grams, demonstrating some flecking and loss of finish to the enamels and metal, respectively, a collectors version produced c.