Germany. A Wehrmacht Heer (Army) Issue Krim Campaign Shield; Alternative 1957 Version Archive Muirhead with a strength of

Muirhead with a strength of 33 officers and 997 other ranks

War Merit Cross 1st Class by Karl Gschiermeister - In zinc

The underside of the leather has a brushed feel

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Footnote: Men and women who served for at least two years in any official voluntary organization in South Africa or overseas qualified for this medal

Germany. A Wehrmacht Heer (Army) Issue Krim Campaign Shield; Alternative 1957 Version Archive Muirhead with a strength ofAn example of an Alternative 1957 version of a Wehrmacht Heer Crimea Campaign shield rmelschild; in bronze (non magnetic); without a backer, but with all three prongs fully preserved on the reverse; measuring 43 mm (w) x 54 mm (h); better than extremely fine condition.