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Product Description: This LDO Krim Shield is a virtually pristine, unissued example of this relatively scarce variant. It is made of stamped steel sheet metal. Steel is known for retaining the original finish well over time and this piece is no exception. Virtually all of the original bronze is still intact on this piece, with an almost factory fresh look and lots of eye-catching golden color and shine. All of the original detail is intact, and the obverse surface is clean, with some tiny scattered marks. The reverse of this LDO Krim Shield shows dark toning. It’s maker marked at the bottom with the initials “f.o.” indicating manufacture by Friedrich Orth. All four of the original attachment prongs are intact. This is a beautiful shield, with no damage or other condition issues to note. It would be a tough piece to upgrade. It is in outstanding, near mint condition.
Historical Description: The Krim Shield was officially instituted by Adolf Hitler on July 25, 1942, stating the award would recognize the “heroic battles” during the campaign on the Crimean Peninsula between September 21, 1941, and July 4, 1942. The battle for the Crimean Peninsula was led by Generalfeldmarschall Erich von Manstein of the 11th Army. Combat during the Crimean Campaign was among some of the fiercest, culminating with the siege and capture of Sevastopol. The shield features a German National Eagle with outstretched arms clutching a swastika, the date 1941/42, and the map of the Crimea. The award was worn on the upper left sleeve of the field or dress uniform. Qualification for the award were, soldiers had to have participated in one of eight specific battles that were a part of the campaign, to have been wounded in action, or to have served 3 months, without interruption, in the Crimea region. Members of all branches of the Wehrmacht, including the Luftwaffe and Kriegsmarine, were eligible for the award. The shield was made from steel, and later from zinc. They can be found with or without backing cloth. Between 200,000 and 300,000 shields were awarded
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