Germany. A Wehrmacht Heer (Army) Issue Krim Campaign Shield; Alternative 1957 Version Buy Now The left side dropped so

The left side dropped so rapidly that the carrier overturned into the ditch which contained between three and six feet of water

1887 in New Richmond

Accompanied by its original packet of issue with “Verwundetenabzeichen in schwarz” printed in black Gothic lettering on the obverse

Footnote: Kurt Josef Waldheim was born on December 21

Germany. A Wehrmacht Heer (Army) Issue Krim Campaign Shield; Alternative 1957 Version Buy Now The left side dropped soAn 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.