Krim Army Campaign Shield.
Excellent condition. Uniform removed.
Lokk really good in hand.
Textbook version.
Magnetic. 4-prongs behind the paper backing.
The grey/blue backing indicates Luftwaffe issue.
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History:
The Krim Shield was instituted on July 7th, 1942, and was to commemorate the German advance into the Crimea led by General von Manstein.
The award was presented to all members of the 11th German Army and the 3rd Rumanian Army that participate in the campaign. The specific criterion follows,
* To have served in the region for 3 months
* To have taken part in at least one major combat operation.
* To have been wounded while serving in the region.
These specifications were set up in part to prevent General Staff officers to receive the award from “official visits” to the area.
Each recipient was entitled to five copies of the award, and more could be purchased if necessary through LDO outlets by producing the award document that was presented with the shield. Posthumous awards were made to the family of the fallen soldier accompanied by a possession certificate.
As with all campaign shields the award was worn on the upper left sleeve of the uniform, and was authorized for wear on virtually every type of uniform, including the brown party uniform.
