Germany, Federal Republic. A NSFK Free Balloon Badge, by Rudolf Souval, Exhibition Example, c. 1970 Province of China the obverse with a central

the obverse with a central pebbled gilt medallion bearing a rampant Griffon in silver gilt surrounded by a gilt knurled ring

stating his date of birth as January 20

Collar Badge Pair (in bronze gilt

the narrowest portion of the belt with an independent tab riveted in place with a single row of three holes for length adjustment on the right end and housing a brass buckle

this volume deals with the origin and development of Long Service Medals

Germany, Federal Republic. A NSFK Free Balloon Badge, by Rudolf Souval, Exhibition Example, c. 1970 Province of China the obverse with a central(Abzeichen fr Freiballonfhrer). Post May 1945 manufacture c. 1970 issue. Constructed of silvered white metal, the obverse consisting of an oval oak wreath with a large centrally superimposed balloon and a NSFK insignia consisting of a winged Icarus and a mobile swastika at the top of the badge, the reverse with a vertical pinback, unmarked, measuring 45. 3 mm (w) x 60. 1 mm (l), in near mint condition. Footnote: Rudolf Souval was a predominant