Germany, Wehrmacht. A Cholm Shield Auction Archive bordered by vibrant red “Waffenfarbe”

bordered by vibrant red “Waffenfarbe” piping indicating that the wearer was part of the “Politischen Verwaltungsbereich” (Civil Service) of the HV

the other with an additional leather tab with seven rows of two vertically oriented holes for length adjustment of the belt

exhibiting scuffing and wear on the chin strap and visor

however some of the inscription has been removed due to obverse cut outs

Footnote: Bronze Grade Panzer badges were awarded to armoured personnel

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Cholm Shield Auction Archive bordered by vibrant red “Waffenfarbe”(Cholmschild). Constructed of silvered magnetic metal, the obverse bearing a raised Heer style German national eagle clutching an Iron Cross, situated above an inscription of CHOLM 1942, unmarked, measuring 39. 62 mm (w) x 65. 29 mm (h), weighing 6. 7 grams, moderate surface oxidation is evident throughout and all three reverse attachment prongs are missing, the latter resulting in the loss of the shields backplate and branch determining wool liner,