Germany, Heer. An Army-Issued Krim Shield Archive France: Verdun Medal: bronze gilt

France: Verdun Medal: bronze gilt

suspended from a traditional Spanish-style horizontal broach with pinback

and is in fair condition with significant staining from liquid (possibly tea)

the painted unit marks are very clear and strong

Germany, Heer. An Army-Issued Krim Shield Archive France: Verdun Medal: bronze gilt(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.