Crimea Shield 1941–1942 – Wehrmacht Arm Shield Crimea on Felt Backing

Item number: 21.841

The Crimea Shield was a German Wehrmacht campaign badge in the form of an arm shield and was awarded to soldiers who had participated in the conquest and defense of the Crimean Peninsula in 1941–1942 – one of the Wehrmacht's greatest operational successes in the Eastern Campaign. This specimen is mounted on a felt backing and is a high-quality collector's reproduction that is barely distinguishable from the original.

• Type: Arm Shield / Crimea Shield
• Period: 1941–1942
• Award Occasion: Campaign on the Crimean Peninsula (Eastern Campaign)
• Mounting: On felt backing
• Execution: Collector's reproduction / Repro – barely distinguishable from the original
• Condition: 2 (good) – age-appropriate signs of wear present
• Origin: Old dealer stock

The Crimea Shield is one of the most significant arm awards of the Wehrmacht and is sought after by militaria collectors and Eastern Campaign specialists worldwide. An excellent collector's item that perfectly complements the Cholmschild (Item No. 21.840) and the Narvikschild (Item No. 21.839) from our range. Please refer to the scans for a detailed impression of the condition.

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