Germany, Heer. An Army-Issued Krim Shield Newly Listed which turned out to be

which turned out to be his ticket into joining the Permanent Active Air Force

A mint example

He worked as a machinist before joining the Luftwaffe on April 1

running aground during torrential rains in the Indian Ocean

wear and discolouration evident on the exterior

Germany, Heer. An Army-Issued Krim Shield Newly Listed which turned out to be(Krimschild). Constructed of bronzed magnetic metal, the obverse with a raised map of Crimea, topped by a Wehrmacht eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, flanked by dates 1941 1942, with three of four reverse attachment prongs intact, affixed to a field grey wool backer with a paper stock liner, unmarked, measuring 50 mm (w) x 60 mm (h), in extremely fine condition.