Germany, Kriegsmarine. A German Cross In Gold, Cloth Version By C. E. Juncker Auction Schmidt appears at the far

Schmidt appears at the far right in the photo

insignia in frosted silver with blue enamels

1943 he was deployed to Russia

clearly marked “Paul Küst Abzeichen Ordenfabrik Berlin

Germany, Kriegsmarine. A German Cross In Gold, Cloth Version By C. E. Juncker Auction Schmidt appears at the farA fine quality manufacture and well preserved German Cross in Gold (Deutsches Kreuz in Gold); issued by the Kriegsmarine; Stoffausfhrung Cloth Version; hand embroidered example featuring a double overlaid sunburst pattern with eight points, with the bottom outer layer for the cross in silver aluminum bullion threading; the cross features a fire gilded stamped circular wreath impressed with oak leaves, ribbons, and the introduction year (1941); with