Germany, Heer. A Cholm Shield, Relic Condition
(Heer Cholmschild). Constructed of silvered magnetic metal, the obverse consisting of a shield bearing a raised Heer-style German national eagle clutching an Iron Cross defaced by a central swastika, situated above an inscription of “CHOLM 1942”, affixed with three reverse attachment prongs to a field-grey wool backer with an intact paper liner, unmarked, measuring 40.20 mm (w) x 65.70 mm (h), demonstrating extensive oxidation and deterioration of the paper backer, a relic example in poor condition.

