Germany, Federal Republic. A Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords, Exhibition Example by Rudolf Souval, c. 1960 visually-hidden measuring 68 mm (w) x

measuring 68 mm (w) x 79 mm (h - inclusive of crown and cross)

the reverse in postcard format and bearing a handwritten unit identification

minor flecking over enamels but otherwise in extremely fine condition

one large gilded cross with a laurel leaf decorated wearing ring was made for FM

Germany, Federal Republic. A Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords, Exhibition Example by Rudolf Souval, c. 1960 visually-hidden measuring 68 mm (w) x(Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes mit Eichenlaub und Schwertern, Museumsstck). Constructed of iron and a silver alloy, consisting of a Cross Patte with a blackened magnetic iron core within a ribbed silver frame, the obverse with a central mobile swastika, the six oclock arm with a reinstitution date of 1939, the reverse six oclock arm with an initial institution date of 1813, the twelve oclock arm topped by an eyelet connecting to an Oak Leaf and