Germany, Heer. A Krim Shield, Heer Issue Newly Listed excellent quality with polished silver

excellent quality with polished silver highlights

circled the sinking ship then fled the scene

becoming Commander of Jagdstaffel (Fighter Wing) 2 in the rank of Hauptmann (Captain) on August 10

measures 81mm (w) x 21mm (h)

Their position was then heavily attacked

Germany, Heer. A Krim Shield, Heer Issue Newly Listed excellent quality with polished silver(Krimschild). Constructed of zink, the obverse consisting of a shield bearing a detailed map of Crimea and southern Ukraine, topped by a Wehrmacht eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, flanked by dates 1941 1942, affixed to a zink backplate with a field grey wool patch, with two of four reverse attachment prongs intact, unmarked, the shield measuring 52. 02 mm (w) x 61. 96 mm (h), in very fine condition.