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 traces of gilt remains on

traces of gilt remains on the obverse of the trophy-of-arms suspension

original ribbon with "10 YEARS" pinback hanger)

the badge demonstrating only slight loss of finish

Elizabeth II Imperial Crown type

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 traces of gilt remains on(Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes mit Eichenlaub und Schwertern, Museumsstck). Constructed of iron and neusilber, consisting of a Cross Patte with a blackened magnetic iron core within a ribbed and silvered 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 a ring connecting to a clasp featuring