Germany, Heer. A Krim Shield GTRexclude reverse with rightward-facing profiles of

reverse with rightward-facing profiles of King Ludwig III and Queen Maria Theresa

Ernst Risse)

with two balls immediately to the left

Though it was just one of many battles in the region

reverse enamels show wear and discolouration

Germany, Heer. A Krim Shield GTRexclude reverse with rightward-facing profiles of(Krimschild). Constructed of bronzed magnetic metal, 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 four reverse attachment prongs to a magnetic metal backplate with a field grey wool liner and black paper stock backer, the shield measuring 54. 02 mm (w) x 60. 97 mm (h), in extremely fine condition.