Germany, Heer. A Krim Shield, Heer Issue United Republic of Gunner Baker was discharged from

Gunner Baker was discharged from service twelve years and three days later

scuffs and contact marks

constructed of dark green “Flaschengrün” wool

in the background

Germany, Heer. A Krim Shield, Heer Issue United Republic of Gunner Baker was discharged from(Krimschild). Constructed of zink, the obverse consisting of a shield bearing a detailed map of Crimea and southern Ukraine, topped by a Wehrmacht eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, flanked by dates 1941 1942, affixed to a zink backplate with a field grey wool patch, with two of four reverse attachment prongs intact, unmarked, the shield measuring 52. 02 mm (w) x 61. 96 mm (h), in very fine condition.