Germany, Heer. A Krim Shield
(Heer Krimschild). Constructed of bronzed magnetic metal, the obverse consisting of a shield bearing a map of Crimea and southern Ukraine, topped by a Wehrmacht eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, flanked by dates “1941-1942”, affixed with all four reverse attachment prongs to a magnetic metal backplate with a field-grey wool liner indicating Heer issue, unmarked, the shield measuring 51.33 mm (w) x 60.94 mm (h), with oxidation and deterioration evident throughout the shield and liner, respectively in fair condition.

