Germany, Wehrmacht. A Lot of Service Decorations
(Wehrmacht Dienstabzeichen). A lot of three service decorations, including a Krim Shield, constructed of magnetic metal, affixed with three reverse attachment prongs to a magnetic metal backplate with a field-grey wool twill liner indicating Heer issue, the obverse consisting of a shield bearing a raised map of Crimea and southern Ukraine, topped by a Wehrmacht eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, flanked by dates “1941-1942”, unmarked, the shield measuring 52.76 mm (w) x 61.61 mm (h), with minor oxidation evident, in overall near extremely fine condition; a Black Grade Wound Badge, constructed of blackened bronze, the obverse consisting of a circular laurel leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, with a central Stahlhelm overlaid by a mobile swastika, on top of crossed swords on a pebbled field, the reverse with a vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, unmarked, measuring 36.57 mm (w) x 44.06 mm (h), weighing 13.1 grams, most of the black finish has been lost, in overall very fine condition, and; a Bronze Grade DRL Sports Badge, constructed of bronze, the obverse consisting of an oval oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, with central stylized initials “DRL” on a hollow background, the reverse with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, maker marked “H. WERNSTEIN, JENA-LOBSTEDT”, measuring 38.98 mm (w) x 48.60 mm (h), weighing 16.5 grams, in overall near extremely fine condition.

