Demjansk Shield 1942 – Wehrmacht Arm Shield Demjansk on Felt Backing
Item Number: 21.885
The Demjansk Shield is one of the most well-known arm badges of the Wehrmacht. It was instituted on April 25, 1942, and awarded to approximately 100,000 German soldiers who participated in the dramatic Battle of the Demyansk Pocket on the Eastern Front – one of the longest and costliest encirclement battles of World War II. This particular example is mounted on a felt backing and is a high-quality collector's reproduction, virtually indistinguishable from the original.
- Type: Arm Shield / Demjansk Shield
- Date of Institution: April 25, 1942
- Occasion for Award: Battle of the Demyansk Pocket (Eastern Front)
- Awards: Approx. 100,000 soldiers
- Mounting: On felt backing
- Execution: Collector's reproduction / Repro – virtually indistinguishable from the original
- Condition: 2 (good) – shows age-appropriate signs of wear
- Origin: Old dealer stock
The Demjansk Shield is highly sought after by militaria collectors and Eastern Front specialists worldwide. An ideal collector's item that perfectly complements the Crimea Shield (Item No. 21.841), the Kholm Shield (Item No. 21.840), and the Narvik Shield (Item No. 21.839) from our range. Please refer to the scans for a detailed impression of the condition.
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