Original German WWII Crimea Krim Shield Decoration - Krimschild Category_MG 42 Bolt & Barrel Assembly This could mean that this

This could mean that this was shipped as aid to Finland during WWII for the "Winter War" and "Continuation War"

HMS Temeraire

The unit participated in the Battle of Bismarck Sea in March 1943

so lovingly preserved for perhaps two or three generations

and was standard issue for the U

Original German WWII Crimea Krim Shield Decoration - Krimschild Category_MG 42 Bolt & Barrel Assembly This could mean that thisOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a nice example of a German Krimschild metal shield award, attached to field gray wool Heer (Army) cloth backing. The wool is in great shape, with just a bit of fading, and no mothing. This example appears to have been crudely cut from a uniform and does not have a metal backing present but still retains the original antiqued brass finish, with minor corrosion present. All tabs are still present and in lovely