Germany, Wehrmacht. A Krim Shield United Republic of Knight's Cross of the Iron

Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross 1939 - 1957 Issue - Magnetic

black felt backer

seal inscribed "SEALED SAMPLE / NATIONAL DEFENCE CANADA"

The cap measures approximately 242 mm (w) x 265 mm (l) x 165 mm (h)

He was appointed as a Probationary Flight Sub-Lieutenant (Temporary) in the RNAS

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Krim Shield United Republic of Knight's Cross of the Iron(Krimschild). Constructed of bronzed magnetic metal, the obverse consisting of a raised map of Crimea and southern Ukraine, topped by a Wehrmacht eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, flanked by dates 1941 1942, the reverse retaining one of four attachment prongs, securing the shield to a period original zink backer, unmarked, measuring 51. 79 mm (w) x 62. 02 mm (h), in addition to the missing prongs the shield has also lost its wool backer and