{"product_id":"cholmschild-1942-cholm-auf-filz-unterlage","title":"Kholm Shield 1942 – Wehrmacht Kholm Arm Shield on Felt Backing (Repro, Item No. 21.840)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eKholm Shield 1942 – Wehrmacht Arm Shield Kholm on Felt Backing\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItem Number: 21.840\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eKholm Shield\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the rarest and most sought-after Wehrmacht arm shields. It was awarded to German soldiers who participated in the heroic \u003cem\u003edefense of the Soviet city of Kholm, encircled by the Red Army in 1942\u003c\/em\u003e – one of the most dramatic encirclement battles of World War II. This particular example is mounted on a \u003cstrong\u003efelt backing\u003c\/strong\u003e and is a high-quality collector's reproduction, hardly distinguishable from the original.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Arm Shield \/ Kholm Shield\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1942\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOccasion for Award:\u003c\/strong\u003e Defense of Kholm (Kholm Pocket)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMounting:\u003c\/strong\u003e On felt backing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVersion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Collector's reproduction \/ Repro – hardly distinguishable from the original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 (good) – age-appropriate signs of wear present\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Old dealer stock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Kholm Shield was awarded to only about 5,500 soldiers, making it one of the rarest Wehrmacht awards ever. An absolute highlight for any discerning militaria collector. Please refer to the scans for a detailed impression of the condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eYou may find other suitable items in our shop – this significantly saves on shipping costs!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Militaria-Hoya","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53379825598793,"sku":"21840","price":40.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0975\/9673\/5817\/files\/21.840a.jpg?v=1763876663","url":"https:\/\/www.militaria-hoya.com\/en\/products\/cholmschild-1942-cholm-auf-filz-unterlage","provider":"Militaria Hoya","version":"1.0","type":"link"}