Germany, Heer. A Krim Shield Hold obverse centre presenting a blue

obverse centre presenting a blue enameled cross with red and white boarders

bruising at the tip

Silver with gilt wings and shield insignia

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Germany, Heer. A Krim Shield Hold obverse centre presenting a blue(Krimschild). Constructed of bronze, affixed to a field grey wool backer with all four attachment prongs intact, the obverse consisting of a shield with a raised map of Crimea and southern Ukraine, topped by dates 1941 1942 and a Wehrmacht eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, unmarked, measuring 51. 50 mm (w) x 62. 04 mm (h), moderate oxidation evident, in overall very fine condition.