Germany, Wehrmacht. A Krim Shield certificate_of_authenticity some oxidation of the zink

some oxidation of the zink reinforcements

and bordered by machine-embroidered silver-grey trees

the reverse with an initial institution date of “1813”

Saskatchewan when he signed his Attestation Paper with the 232nd Infantry Battalion "Saskatchewan Battalion"

reverse centrepiece inscribed "1840

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Krim Shield certificate_of_authenticity some oxidation of the zink(Krimschild). Constructed of bronzed magnetic metal, the obverse consisting of a shield bearing a map of Crimea and southern Ukraine, topped by a Wehrmacht eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, flanked by dates 1941 1942, the reverse with two of four attachment prongs intact, unmarked, measuring 52. 60 mm (w) x 61. 20 mm (h), missing its backplate and branch determining wool liner, in very fine condition.