Germany, Heer. A Krim Shield United Republic of Silver bullion embroidered on black

Silver bullion embroidered on black cloth

II Class Medal

Straubing”

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

Germany, Heer. A Krim Shield United Republic of Silver bullion embroidered on black(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.