Germany - Third Reich: Crimea / Krim Shield, made from a silvered ‘Buntmetall’ (brass / copper-alloy), complete with full uncut and as issued Army issue field grey cloth backing, back plate, all of the four backing prongs being still present, and also the overlaid paper backing. A good example of type.
Condition: some wear to the paper backing, otherwise Good Very Fine
The Wehrmacht's Army Group South advanced through the Crimean Peninsula between the Autumn of 1941 and Summer of 1942. To commemorate the hostilities that ended with a German withdrawal on 25 July 1942 the Crimea Shield was created for all members of Field Marshal Erich von Manstein 11th Army. The Crimea Shield could be awarded to all members of the Wehrmacht and to Luftwaffe and other units affiliated to the campaign between 21 September 1941 and 4 July 1942.
