Germany, Heer. A Krim Shield Archive consisting of a Medallion Cross

consisting of a Medallion Cross with ribbed borders

The author of the book states: "To the officers and men now serving in the Canadian Expeditionary Force in Flanders

caused tremendous destruction of Japanese naval and air forces in the closing period of the war

4th Class gold gross (gilt and enamels)

Germany, Heer. A Krim Shield Archive consisting of a Medallion Cross(Heer Krimschild). Constructed of bronzed magnetic metal, the obverse consisting of a shield bearing a map of Crimea and southern Ukraine, topped by a Wehrmacht eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, flanked by dates 1941 1942, affixed with all four reverse attachment prongs to a magnetic metal backplate with a field grey wool liner indicating Heer issue, unmarked, the shield measuring 51. 33 mm (w) x 60. 94 mm (h), with oxidation and