Germany, Federal Republic. A 1925 General Gau Honour Badge, Silver Grade by Rudolf Souval, c. 1980 Auction complemented by pertinent historical notations

complemented by pertinent historical notations

An Austrian Order of Franz Joseph by H

measuring 107 mm (w) x 40

scattered gilt wear evident on the obverse and on the Defensive Sector clasp

one consisting of a silver gilt frame

Germany, Federal Republic. A 1925 General Gau Honour Badge, Silver Grade by Rudolf Souval, c. 1980 Auction complemented by pertinent historical notations(Gau Abzeichen fr Mitglieder der NSDAP seit 1925 in Silber). Constructed of silvered bronze with enamels, the reverse with a raised barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flat catch, unmarked but demonstrating the characteristics of an exhibition example produced c. 1980 by Rudolf Souva, Vienna, measuring 47 mm (w) x 47 mm (h), in extremely fine condition.