Germany, Heer. A Cholm Shield, Relic Condition Hold A 1942 postcard to Bratislava

A 1942 postcard to Bratislava featuring Third Reich postage

with loop for suspension on a white and red ribbon

in Italy at Turin

large brass hook and matching strap in black wool on the underside

After they had settled in a bivouac

Germany, Heer. A Cholm Shield, Relic Condition Hold A 1942 postcard to Bratislava(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 40. 20 mm (w) x 65. 70 mm (h), demonstrating extensive oxidation and deterioration of the