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 an intact reverse paper backer and field-grey wool liner indicating Heer issue, unmarked, the shield measuring 53.50 mm (w) x 61.18 mm (h), with loss of finish evident throughout the shield, in near extremely fine condition.

