Germany, Heer. A Cholm Shield Auction in October of 1937

in October of 1937

Trinity is one of the seven Ancient universities of Britain and Ireland

18 mm x 222 mm

28mm (h – inclusive of wreath suspension and integral ball)

Germany, Heer. A Cholm Shield Auction in October of 1937(Heer Cholmschild). Constructed of silvered magnetic metal, the obverse consisting of a shield bearing a raised Heer style German national eagle clutching an Iron Cross defaced by a central swastika, situated above an inscription of CHOLM 1942, affixed with three reverse attachment prongs to a field grey wool backer with an intact paper liner, unmarked, measuring 39. 54 mm (w) x 64. 77 mm (h), demonstrating minor oxidation of the shield and