Original German WWII Unissued Heer Crimea Krim Shield Decoration with Back Plate - Krimschild Sterling SMG This is a striking 1917-1918

This is a striking 1917-1918 WWI U

By the end of the month the ground echelon had rejoined the air echelon at Jogjakarta

It also has the usual checking and crazing of age

Intended for self defense from the roving bands of thugs

Original German WWII Unissued Heer Crimea Krim Shield Decoration with Back Plate - Krimschild Sterling SMG This is a striking 1917-1918Original Item: Only One Available. This is an excellent unissued example with an lovely metal shield attached to field gray wool Heer (Army) cloth backing. The wool is in great shape, with just a bit of fading, and only light mothing. There is no rear paper backing on this example, but not all were issued with them. This example looks to have never fitted to a uniform, and still retains the original antiqued brass finish, with just a bit of oxidation