Germany, Heer. A Krim Shield Newly Listed with minor loss of green

with minor loss of green enamels and to obverse centre

1941 (later re-designated as 402 Squadron)

the doctor predicting that the duration of his incapacity would be approximately two months and recommending "That he be given treatment in a Convalescent Home"

The blade is diamond shaped

He was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Colonel

Germany, Heer. A Krim Shield Newly Listed with minor loss of green(Krimschild). Constructed of bronze, affixed to a field grey wool backer with all four attachment prongs intact, the obverse consisting of a shield with a raised map of Crimea and southern Ukraine, topped by dates 1941 1942 and a Wehrmacht eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, unmarked, measuring 51. 50 mm (w) x 62. 04 mm (h), moderate oxidation evident, in overall very fine condition.