A Wehrmacht Heer (Army) Issue Krim Campaign Shield GTRexclude 220 mm x 340 mm)

220 mm x 340 mm)

initially this badge was used during Spanish Civil War by Franco’s Troops

and was to hold the position until 1941

All are suspended from a 175 mm long bronze gilt chain with loops on either end

A Wehrmacht Heer (Army) Issue Krim Campaign Shield GTRexclude 220 mm x 340 mm)A fine Wehrmacht Heer Crimea Campaign shield rmelschild; the obverse plate in bronzed zink (non magnetic); on a field grey wool backer; with a metal (magnetic) backer on the reverse and three of four prongs, as well as its paper backer intact; measuring 63 mm x 74 mm; with approximately 80% of the original finish remaining on the obverse; in overall near very fine condition.