Germany, Heer. A Krim Shield Newly Listed the reverse numbered “95”

the reverse numbered “95”

surrounded by a blue enameled ring bearing a gilt inscription of “ALBERT ANIMOSUS” (“ALBERT THE MERCIFUL”)

the obverse presents a hand clenching a hammer with a swastika in the centre

worn on a replacement neck ribbon

underneath is inscribed “Für Pflichttreue im Kriege” (For duty in war)

Germany, Heer. A Krim Shield Newly Listed the reverse numbered “95”(Heer Krimschild). Constructed of bronzed magnetic metal, the obverse consisting of a shield bearing a map of Crimea and southern Ukraine, topped by a German national eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, flanked by dates 1941 1942, secured with all four reverse attachment prongs to a magnetic metal backplate with a field grey wool reverse liner indicating Heer issue, unmarked, the shield measuring 52. 40 mm (w) x 61. 40 mm (h), with oxidation