Germany, Federal Republic. A Mixed Lot of Exhibition Example Awards by Rudolf Souval, c. 1980

(Abzeichen und Auszeichnungen, Museumsstück). A mixed lot of exhibition example awards produced by the firm of Rudolf Souval, Vienna, c. 1980 for collector display, including:

1. A Luftwaffe Long-Range Fighter Clasp, constructed of a silvered and patinated alloy, the reverse with a barrel hinge and tapering horizontal pinback meeting a flat wire catch, measuring 26 mm (h), demonstrating loss of finish throughout, in very fine condition.

2. An SS 4-Year Long Service Award, constructed of blackened bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, unmarked, measuring 40 mm in diameter, demonstrating minor loss of finish, in near extremely fine condition.

3. A Heer Balloon Observer’s Badge, constructed of bronze, the reverse with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, unmarked, measuring 42 mm (w) x 60 mm (h), in extremely fine condition.

4. A German Red Cross Honour Decoration, II Class Cross, constructed of gilded bronze with multi-coloured enamels, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, unmarked, measuring 40 mm (w) x 45 mm (h), in extremely fine condition.

5. A Gau Danzig Commemorative Badge, constructed of a silvered zink alloy, vertical pinback, the reverse stamped with an issue number, otherwise unmarked, measuring 36 mm (w) x 45 mm (h), demonstrating age-appropriate bubbling to the finish and base metal, in near extremely fine condition.

6. An HJ Marksmanship Badge, constructed of silvered bronze with multi-coloured enamels, horizontal pinback, unmarked, measuring 21 mm in diameter, in extremely fine condition.