Germany, Heer. A Demjansk Shield Auction The 308th Cavalry with chipping

The 308th Cavalry with chipping and repair evident in the yellow enamels

demonstrating minor flecking throughout the enamels with minor surface chipping (particularly to the obverse six o’clock arm and reverse central medallion)

measuring 37 mm x 22 mm

measuring 120 mm (w) x 230 mm (h)

an Index of Cloth Insignia (all of which have been reproduced at half actual size

Germany, Heer. A Demjansk Shield Auction The 308th Cavalry with chipping(rmelschild Demjansk). Constructed of magnetic steel, the obverse consisting of a shield bearing a pair of crossed swords overlaying a plane, situated above a date of 1942, and topped by an inscription of DEMJANSK with a German national eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, in turn flanked by log pillboxes, affixed with all four original attachment prongs to a magnetic metal backplate, retaining a field grey wool liner and intact black paper