Germany, Wehrmacht. A Krim Shield United Republic of Recipient of the Oak Leaves

Recipient of the Oak Leaves to the Knight’s Cross)

A Second War Canadian Applicant for Enlistment Badge - Bronze

with troops mostly surrendering to the Germans in the aftermath of the Armistice of Cassibile of September 8th

It is presented to individuals and businesses who have contributed to the development of industry and the national economy

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Krim Shield United Republic of Recipient of the Oak Leaves(rmelschild Krim). Constructed of bronzed magnetic metal, the obverse consisting of a shield bearing a map of the Crimean Peninsula and southern Ukraine, topped by a Wehrmacht eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, flanked by dates 1941 1942, affixed with two reverse attachment prongs to a magnetic metal backplate with a field grey wool backer, unmarked, the shield measuring 51. 75 mm (w) x 61. 27 mm (h), missing two of its reverse prongs, in