The belt exhibits spotting of white paint on its upper and is free of crazing
which was full of fumes and smoke
the reverse bears the inscription “Deutsche Verdienst- Medaille”
topped by an inscription of “NARVIK” and German national eagle perched on top of a wreathed swastika
some of which are colourized and not included in the 768 page total
Germany, Federal Republic. A German Cross in Gold, Exhibition Example by Rudolf Souval, c. 1960 Auction The belt exhibits spotting of(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