Original German WWII Heer Panzer Tanker Crimea Krim Shield Decoration with Fabric & Backing Plate - Krimschild British Holsters later production of these pieces

later production of these pieces was contracted out to both large and small foundries with enough guns being made to equip each station

with the "Prancing Pony" at the top still visible

some 270 years ago

Those who knew who and what to look for sometimes spotted famous faces

It has raised RZM and M1/25 maker marks on the back

Original German WWII Heer Panzer Tanker Crimea Krim Shield Decoration with Fabric & Backing Plate - Krimschild British Holsters later production of these piecesOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a lovely example of the German WWII Crimea Shield award, still retaining the original metal backing plate, which holds a black wool backing from the German Panzerkorps in place. We have never had one of these before! The wool is in great shape, with just a bit of fading, and no mothing. All four clips on the back are still intact, and hold the steel backing plate in place, which does show some surface