An Order Of Azad Hind; Second Class Star By Rudolf Souval Newly Listed the Commander of the "Karlsruhe"

the Commander of the "Karlsruhe" (who later commanded the "Bismarck" and went down with her) and co-signed by the 1st Artillery Officer Matthias of the "Karlsruhe"

Francis Alfred Blennerhassett died on June 13

slight contact marks

Also included are two colourized postcards

Idaho at Milford Haven

An Order Of Azad Hind; Second Class Star By Rudolf Souval Newly Listed the Commander of the "Karlsruhe"An Order of Azad Hind; Second Class Star by Rudolf Souval In silvered feinzink, gilded center, measuring 60. 25mm, marked "RUDOLF SOUVAL WIEN VII" on reverse, with original ribbon, in extremely fine condition. Footnote: The Azad Hind decorations were instituted by Subhas Chandra Bose while in Germany, initially for Azad Hind Legion, to be awarded for gallantry in the field of battle. Both Indians and Germans were eligible for the decorations. Later,