Constructed of nickel alloy and iron
marked "II" (Mark II) and dated "1942" on the rear cradle arm
Gold emboss stamp of the United States of America War Office
chipping evident in the yellow enamels
44 mm in diameter at the base x 93 mm in height
Germany, Heer. A Krim Campaign Shield Hold Constructed of nickel alloy and(Krimschild). Constructed of magnetic metal, the obverse consisting of a raised map of Crimea and southern Ukraine, topped by a Wehrmacht style German national eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, flanked by dates 1941 1942, affixed to a field grey wool patch, the reverse with a zink backplate, with three of four reverse attachment prongs intact, measuring 52 mm (w) x 62 mm (h), in very fine condition.