Germany. A Wehrmacht Heer (Army) Issue Krim Campaign Shield GTRexclude a silver cross pattée

a silver cross pattée

with nine oak leaves on either side of the wreath

note the uncommon manner of affixing the hook and keeper as compared to more common versions

Both the front and rear visors are secured to the Shako by a narrow horizontal strip of mid-brown lacquered leather which is machine stitched all along the bottom edge

Germany. A Wehrmacht Heer (Army) Issue Krim Campaign Shield GTRexclude a silver cross pattéeA fine 1942 issue Wehrmacht Heer Crimea Campaign shield rmelschild; in bronzed metal (magnetic); on a field grey wool backer; with a metal backer on the reverse and all four prongs intact; measuring 65 mm (w) x 76 mm (h); better than extremely fine condition.