Germany, Heer. A Krim Shield, Unknown Maker Variant United Republic of crazing in the white enamels

crazing in the white enamels of the centrepiece ring

extremely well marked RZM M4/39 with the Assmann Logo

minor loss of red enamel to the SS in the medallion

dated 25 August 1918

Stamped onto the crown in black ink is a size of “58”

Germany, Heer. A Krim Shield, Unknown Maker Variant United Republic of crazing in the white enamels(Heer Krimschild). Constructed of bronzed magnetic steel, 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, the reverse with three of four attachment prongs connecting to an original magnetic steel backplate with replacement wool liner, unmarked but demonstrating the characteristics of manufacture by a documented but