Germany, Heer. A Krim Campaign Shield Hold marked "II" (Mark II) and

marked "II" (Mark II) and dated "1942" on the rear cradle arm

44 mm in diameter at the base x 93 mm in height

entered this Hospital with a diagnosis of nasal obstruction

Gold emboss stamp of the United States of America War Office

He was transferred to 423 Squadron on October 14

Germany, Heer. A Krim Campaign Shield Hold marked "II" (Mark II) and(Krimschild). Constructed of magnetic metal, the obverse consisting of a raised map of Crimea and southern Ukraine, topped by a Wehrmacht style German national eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, flanked by dates 1941 1942, affixed to a field grey wool patch, the reverse with a zink backplate, with three of four reverse attachment prongs intact, measuring 52 mm (w) x 62 mm (h), in very fine condition.