Germany, Federal Republic. A NSFK Free Balloon Badge, by Rudolf Souval, Exhibition Example, c. 1970 visually-hidden constructed of a dark green

constructed of a dark green wool backer and golden flat and twisted aluminum bullion wires in the shape of a national eagle with outstretched wings clutching a wreathed mobile swastika

Footnote: The Order of Social Merit was created in October 25

Issued 1935-1940

3 Military District

Germany, Federal Republic. A NSFK Free Balloon Badge, by Rudolf Souval, Exhibition Example, c. 1970 visually-hidden constructed of a dark green(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