Germany, Heer. A Cholm Shield, Relic Condition Newly Listed discolouration on silver

discolouration on silver

It was deemed advisable to form a National Commandery to centralize and coordinate the activities of the various state commanderies

circumscribed by Latin dedications indicating that the medal was issued to commemorate the Tsar’s 1717 visit to Paris

(Verdienstmedaille des Niederösterreichischen Mobilisierungsaufgebots 1797)

Germany, Heer. A Cholm Shield, Relic Condition Newly Listed discolouration on silver(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