Germany, Wehrmacht. A Cholm Shield
(Cholmschild). Constructed of magnetic metal, the obverse consisting of a shield bearing a raised Heer-style German national eagle clutching an Iron Cross overlaid by a swastika, situated above an inscription of “CHOLM 1942”, the reverse retaining two of three attachment prongs, unmarked, measuring 39.90 mm (w) x 65.08 mm (h), weighing 8.2 grams, in addition to the absent prong the shield is missing its backplate and service branch-determining wool liner, in better than very fine condition. Purchased from the estate of Canadian veteran, and absolutely rare original.

