Germany, Heer. A Krim Shield Hold bruising at the tip

bruising at the tip

inscribed “IN EISERNER ZEIT 1916

Posen) on the ring

obverse centre presenting a blue enameled cross with red and white boarders

The Zollgrenzschutz was a paramilitary organisation

Germany, Heer. A Krim Shield Hold bruising at the tip(Krimschild). Constructed of bronze, affixed to a field grey wool backer with all four attachment prongs intact, the obverse consisting of a shield with a raised map of Crimea and southern Ukraine, topped by dates 1941 1942 and a Wehrmacht eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, unmarked, measuring 51. 50 mm (w) x 62. 04 mm (h), moderate oxidation evident, in overall very fine condition.