Germany, Heer. A Krim Shield certificate_of_authenticity 2 mm x 70 mm)

2 mm x 70 mm)

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and features a downward-pointing hook connecting to a period original frog

Swatch of Tunic Worn by Sergeant C

It was conferred in recognition of bravery during WWI to Turkish citizens

Germany, Heer. A Krim Shield certificate_of_authenticity 2 mm x 70 mm)(Heer Krimschild). Constructed of bronzed zink, 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 zink backplate with a field grey wool liner indicating Heer issue, unmarked, the shield measuring 52. 30 mm (w) x 61. 87 mm (h), with most of the bronze finish lost, in overall