Germany, Federal Republic. A German Cross in Gold, Collector’s Version, by Rudolf Souval, c.1965 Hold Accompanied by a miniature of

Accompanied by a miniature of the order in the form of a boutonniere pin

It was with HMS Jupiter that he was to see two promotions: to Chief Engine Room Artificer 2nd Class on April 1

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

1935 Gau Gathering Tinnie - Silvered die-stamped tin

A Cross Pattée of multi-piece construction with a blackened iron core (magnetic) within a ribbed border

Germany, Federal Republic. A German Cross in Gold, Collector’s Version, by Rudolf Souval, c.1965 Hold Accompanied by a miniature of(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.