Germany, Heer. A Krim Shield United Republic of Straubing”

Straubing”

the obverse bearing a machine-embroidered silver aluminum wire inscription of “AFRIKAKORPS”

green enameled laurels denote a war decoration which is joined by a bow over the 6 o'clock arm

Order of Military Merit - Silver Cross with Red Distinction - Silver Greek cross with integral crown suspension

that shows its true wear

Germany, Heer. A Krim Shield United Republic of Straubing”(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.