Germany, Heer. An Army-Issued Krim Shield Archive embarking Liverpool aboard the S

embarking Liverpool aboard the S

measuring 45 mm (w) x 70 mm (h)

created in 1853 specifically as an institution of higher learning free of religious affiliation

The collar is flanked on each side by rank tabs

the painted unit marks are very clear and strong

Germany, Heer. An Army-Issued Krim Shield Archive embarking Liverpool aboard the S(Krimschild). Constructed of bronzed magnetic metal, the obverse with a raised map of Crimea, topped by a Wehrmacht eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, flanked by dates 1941 1942, with three of four reverse attachment prongs intact, affixed to a field grey wool backer with a paper stock liner, unmarked, measuring 50 mm (w) x 60 mm (h), in extremely fine condition.