Germany, Wehrmacht. A Unit-Attributed Demjansk Shield Desk Ornament

(Ärmelschild Demjansk Schreibtischschmuck). Constructed of dimpled and patinated bronze, consisting of a multi-piece stepped base, featuring plaques at both the front and black bearing engraved inscriptions of “DAS OFFZ. KORPS I/G.R. 6” (“THE OFFICER CORPS OF GRENADIER-REGIMENT 6”) and “STARAJA-RUSSIA 11. 12. 45”, topped by a raised and double-sided depiction of the Demjansk Shield, consisting of a pair of crossed swords, overlaying a plane and situated above a date of “1942”, in turn topped by an inscription of “DEMJANSK” and a log pillbox overlaid by a German national eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, the base retaining a fully-intact layer of dark green felt to mitigate surface scratching, unmarked, measuring 129 mm (w) x 80 mm (l) x 90 mm (h), a unit-attributed commemorative piece from a key defensive action of the Wehrmacht in extremely fine condition.