Original German WWII Heer Army Crimea Krim Shield Decoration - Krimschild German Military Maps although elegant

although elegant

while the cross guard has some surface rust

"From China Burma India to the River Kwai") Ceased bombing operations in late May 1945 and was attached to the Air Transport Command to haul gasoline from India over the Himalayas to China

so this is not an example that spent the war in a depot

However they have lost their original plating and are now have a dark oxidized color

Original German WWII Heer Army Crimea Krim Shield Decoration - Krimschild German Military Maps although elegantOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a nice service used example of a German Krimschild metal shield award, which has been removed from a uniform, so at present there is no fabric included. The shield is in good shape, with all the detail still present, and a good amount of the gold brass wash present on the front. It is made from zinc alloy with magnetic clips, and really has a great aged look. The metal backing plate is missing, but it retains