Germany, Federal Republic. A German Cross in Gold, Exhibition Example by Rudolf Souval, c. 1960 Auction some of which are colourized

some of which are colourized and not included in the 768 page total

(Unteroffizier vom Dienst Schulterschnur)

surrounded by ornate toned ring

the reverse bears the inscription “Deutsche Verdienst- Medaille”

which was full of fumes and smoke

Germany, Federal Republic. A German Cross in Gold, Exhibition Example by Rudolf Souval, c. 1960 Auction some of which are colourized(Deutsches Kreuz in Gold, Museumsstck). Constructed of a silvered and gilded bronze alloy with multi coloured enamels, the obverse consisting of a double overlaid eight pointed radiant starburst, bearing a central silvered disc overlaid by a black enameled mobile swastika, situated within a circular gilded laurel leaf wreath, wrapped in ribbon and joined together at the bottom by a plaque bearing an institution date of 1941, with red enameled rings