A Wehrmacht Heer (Army) Issue Krim Campaign Shield Hold At that time

At that time

The name "Handschar" is a local word for the curved scimitar sword worn on the 13th Division collar patch

The picture was drawn by artist Ben Shahn (1898–1969)

Slight enamel flaking to green wreath

A Wehrmacht Heer (Army) Issue Krim Campaign Shield Hold At that timeA fine Wehrmacht Heer Crimea Campaign shield rmelschild; the obverse plate in bronzed zink (non magnetic); on a field grey wool backer; with a metal (magnetic) backer on the reverse and three of four prongs, as well as its paper backer intact; measuring 63 mm x 74 mm; with approximately 80% of the original finish remaining on the obverse; in overall near very fine condition.