Germany. A Wehrmacht Heer (Army) Issue Krim Campaign Shield; Alternative 1957 Version Archive War Merit Cross 1st Class

War Merit Cross 1st Class by Karl Gschiermeister - In zinc

with its 13

Footnote: Men and women who served for at least two years in any official voluntary organization in South Africa or overseas qualified for this medal

Attached to the pants are replacement suspenders that are fabricated from an extremely flexible navy blue and white webbing

The underside of the leather has a brushed feel

Germany. A Wehrmacht Heer (Army) Issue Krim Campaign Shield; Alternative 1957 Version Archive War Merit Cross 1st ClassAn example of an Alternative 1957 version of a Wehrmacht Heer Crimea Campaign shield rmelschild; in bronze (non magnetic); without a backer, but with all three prongs fully preserved on the reverse; measuring 43 mm (w) x 54 mm (h); better than extremely fine condition.