Germany, Luftwaffe. A Krim Shield, by Friedrich Orth United Republic of While the continued use of

While the continued use of this decoration that was awarded prior to 1951 is permitted in Italy

with minor scuffing

he was admitted to St

on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon with a classic Spanish-style buckle and pinback

measuring 47 mm (w) x 47 mm (l)

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Krim Shield, by Friedrich Orth United Republic of While the continued use of(Luftwaffe Krimschild). Constructed of bronzed magnetic metal, the obverse consisting of a shield bearing a raised map of Crimea and southern Ukraine, topped by a Wehrmacht eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, flanked by dates 1941 1942, attached will all four side clips to a magnetic metal backplate with a dark grey wool liner (indicating Luftwaffe issue) with a replacement beige paper backer, unmarked but demonstrating the characteristics of