An Army Issued Cholm Shield Archive The smooth blue finish is

The smooth blue finish is nearly fully intact

2nd Class - For 35/40 Years

and is listed on page #245

with 1 clasp - Defence of Kimberley

An Army Issued Cholm Shield Archive The smooth blue finish isA first pattern type magnetic shield in die struck sheet metal, mounted on Army cloth backing, paper and magnetic plate, with three prongs; the shield would rate as very good condition apart from the fact the two holes have been drilled into it for using it for display purposes. This have been done before the shield was mounted on its army backing cloth, and done post 1945. Measuring 65. 25 mm x 39. 24 wide. Comes with COA prepared by Jamie Cross.