Germany. A Wehrmacht Heer (Army) Issue Krim Campaign Shield; Alternative 1957 Version Archive breaking arrest

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Footnote: Men and women who served for at least two years in any official voluntary organization in South Africa or overseas qualified for this medal

War Merit Cross 1st Class by Karl Gschiermeister - In zinc

Attached to the pants are replacement suspenders that are fabricated from an extremely flexible navy blue and white webbing

The body of Williamson Vestes was not recovered until sometime later

Germany. A Wehrmacht Heer (Army) Issue Krim Campaign Shield; Alternative 1957 Version Archive breaking arrestAn example of an Alternative 1957 version of a Wehrmacht Heer Crimea Campaign shield rmelschild; in bronze (non magnetic); without a backer, but with all three prongs fully preserved on the reverse; measuring 43 mm (w) x 54 mm (h); better than extremely fine condition.