Germany, Heer. A Krim Shield GTRexclude the reverse center in Gold

the reverse center in Gold presents a blue enamel field with an sword piercing through a wreath and the inscription PRO PATRIA (For the Fatherland) above

The leathers exhibit some crazing and wear but remain relatively supple

89 mm x 54

measuring 341 mm in length

A third reich period DH (Deutsche Jugend/German Youngsters) “Für dein Opfer” (For your donation) badge

Germany, Heer. A Krim Shield GTRexclude the reverse center in Gold(Heer Krimschild). Constructed of a bronzed zink alloy, the obverse consisting of a shield bearing a raised 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 and intact black paper backer, the shield measuring 54. 65 mm (w) x 62. 02 mm (h), demonstrating minor loss of