Germany, Heer. A Krim Shield certificate_of_authenticity were claiming they had a

were claiming they had a duty to protect the liberties that the people fought and gave lives for

It was conferred in recognition of bravery during WWI to Turkish citizens

Swatch of Tunic Worn by Sergeant C

transferred to Langen-Moor Camp

1907 and February 22

Germany, Heer. A Krim Shield certificate_of_authenticity were claiming they had a(Heer Krimschild). Constructed of bronzed zink, 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, affixed with all four reverse attachment prongs to a zink backplate with a field grey wool liner indicating Heer issue, unmarked, the shield measuring 52. 30 mm (w) x 61. 87 mm (h), with most of the bronze finish lost, in overall