Germany, Heer. A Krim Shield Hold suspended from a 22 mm

suspended from a 22 mm x 41

the cause of death stated as "Carcinoma of stomach" (cancer) and was in the opinion of the Canadian Pension Commission

inscribed “IN EISERNER ZEIT 1916

bruising at the tip

Germany, Heer. A Krim Shield Hold suspended from a 22 mm(Krimschild). Constructed of bronze, affixed to a field grey wool backer with all four attachment prongs intact, the obverse consisting of a shield with a raised map of Crimea and southern Ukraine, topped by dates 1941 1942 and a Wehrmacht eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, unmarked, measuring 51. 50 mm (w) x 62. 04 mm (h), moderate oxidation evident, in overall very fine condition.