Germany, Wehrmacht. A 1939 Iron Cross I Class, by Rudolf Souval, Vienna Province of China in the rank of Chief

in the rank of Chief Engine Room Artificer

the other in silvered and gilt bronze

New Brunswick on August 25

57 mm (w) x 42

Germany, Wehrmacht. A 1939 Iron Cross I Class, by Rudolf Souval, Vienna Province of China in the rank of ChiefA 1939 Iron Cross I Class, constructed of iron and silver, 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 with a block hinge and banjo style pinback meeting a flat wire catch, unmarked, but demonstrating the characteristics of manufacture by Rudolf Souval, Vienna, measuring 44. 54 mm (w) x 44. 81