Germany, Heer. A Krim Shield, Panzer Issue
(Krimschild für Panzertruppe). 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 black wool backer, unmarked, measuring 52.87 mm (w) x 61.14 mm (h), in extremely fine condition.

