Original German WWII Heer Army Crimea Krim Shield Decoration - Krimschild German Military Maps Even in the 19th century

Even in the 19th century these were in many ways more for show than for use

Measures approximately 20 3/4 inches long

so it is not on the sword anymore

so this is not an example that spent the war in a depot

However they have lost their original plating and are now have a dark oxidized color

Original German WWII Heer Army Crimea Krim Shield Decoration - Krimschild German Military Maps Even in the 19th centuryOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a nice service used example of a German Krimschild metal shield award, which has been removed from a uniform, so at present there is no fabric included. The shield is in good shape, with all the detail still present, and a good amount of the gold brass wash present on the front. It is made from zinc alloy with magnetic clips, and really has a great aged look. The metal backing plate is missing, but it retains