Original German WWII Unissued Luftwaffe Crimea Krim Shield Decoration - Krimschild German SS and Antitank and Machine Gun

and Antitank and Machine Gun Battalions were sent to conduct operations in Ukraine

the Star of the Grand Cross of the Iron Cross (also called the Blücher Star)

fairly advanced and disproportionately powerful in relation to the country’s size) received huge shipments of surplus M1917 helmets from the USA

It is also maker marked on the other side

As with any firearm of this age

Original German WWII Unissued Luftwaffe Crimea Krim Shield Decoration - Krimschild German SS and Antitank and Machine GunOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an excellent unissued example with a lovely metal shield attached to blue gray Luftwaffe (Air Force) wool cloth backing. The wool is in great shape, with just a bit of fading, and no mothing. The rear paper backing is about 65% complete, and has a great aged look. This example was never fitted to a uniform, and still retains the original antiqued zinc finish, with wear to the metal or oxidation. This is a