Germany, Heer. An Army-Issued Krim Shield Newly Listed which turned out to be

which turned out to be his ticket into joining the Permanent Active Air Force

running aground during torrential rains in the Indian Ocean

wear and discolouration evident on the exterior

A mint example

Germany, Heer. An Army-Issued Krim Shield Newly Listed which turned out to be(Krimschild). Constructed of bronzed magnetic metal, the obverse with a raised map of Crimea, topped by a Wehrmacht eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, flanked by dates 1941 1942, with three of four reverse attachment prongs intact, affixed to a field grey wool backer with a paper stock liner, unmarked, measuring 50 mm (w) x 60 mm (h), in extremely fine condition.