Germany, Heer. A Krim Shield GTRexclude RBN number and size 57

RBN number and size 57

symbolizing the Gebirgsjäger

named to the recipient with his serial number in faded handwritten black ink

with blue enamel ribbon bordering

compared to the passport photos in the Wehrpaß and the ID card

Germany, Heer. A Krim Shield GTRexclude RBN number and size 57(Heer Krimschild). Constructed of bronzed zink, the obverse consisting of a shield bearing a map of Crimea and southern Ukraine, topped by a Wehrmacht eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, flanked by dates 1941 1942, affixed with all four reverse attachment prongs to a zink backplate with a field grey wool liner indicating Heer issue, unmarked, the shield measuring 52. 30 mm (w) x 61. 87 mm (h), with most of the bronze finish lost, in overall