Germany, Heer. A Cholm Shield United Republic of dated March 17

dated March 17

83rd Canadian Militia Helmet Plate - In bronze gilt

(Heer Insignien für Feldwebel der Panzertruppe)

maker marked "F STÄBLE MÜNCHEN" and marked "2" on the slider

Meierdrees' signature is strong and in blue ink

Germany, Heer. A Cholm Shield United Republic of dated March 17(Heer Cholmschild). Constructed of silvered magnetic metal, the obverse consisting of a shield bearing a raised Heer style German national eagle clutching an Iron Cross defaced by a central swastika, situated above an inscription of CHOLM 1942, affixed with three reverse attachment prongs to a field grey wool backer with an intact paper liner, unmarked, measuring 39. 54 mm (w) x 64. 77 mm (h), demonstrating minor oxidation of the shield and