Germany, Heer. A Krim Shield United Republic of number impressed "856" on the

number impressed "856" on the reverse

and Order of Brotherhood and Unity with Silver Wreath (two-piece construction

Silver bullion embroidered on black cloth

Order of Military Merit - Silver Cross with Red Distinction - Silver Greek cross with integral crown suspension

Germany, Heer. A Krim Shield United Republic of number impressed "856" on the(Krimschild). Constructed of bronzed magnetic metal, the obverse consisting of a shield bearing a raised map of Crimea and southern Ukraine, topped by a Wehrmacht eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, flanked by dates 1941 1942, affixed with four reverse attachment prongs to a magnetic metal backplate with a field grey wool liner and black paper stock backer, the shield measuring 54. 02 mm (w) x 60. 97 mm (h), in extremely fine condition.