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Germany, Wehrmacht. A Krim Shield United Republic of he was leading the unit(Krimschild). Constructed of bronzed magnetic metal, the obverse consisting of a shield bearing a map of Crimea and southern Ukraine, topped by Wehrmacht eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, flanked by dates 1941 1942, the reverse with fll four attachment prongs intact, unmarked, measuring 51. 37 mm (w) x 60. 66 mm (h), missing its backplate and branch determining wool liner, in near extremely fine condition.