{"product_id":"demjanskschild-1942-demjansk-schild-auf-filz-unterlage-ostfront","title":"Demjansk Shield 1942 – Wehrmacht sleeve shield Demjansk on felt backing (Repro, Item No. 21.885)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDemjansk Shield 1942 – Wehrmacht Arm Shield Demjansk on Felt Backing\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItem Number: 21.885\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eDemjansk Shield\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the most well-known arm badges of the Wehrmacht. It was instituted on \u003cem\u003eApril 25, 1942\u003c\/em\u003e, and awarded to approximately \u003cstrong\u003e100,000 German soldiers\u003c\/strong\u003e who participated in the dramatic \u003cem\u003eBattle of the Demyansk Pocket\u003c\/em\u003e on the Eastern Front – one of the longest and costliest 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, virtually indistinguishable from the original.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Arm Shield \/ Demjansk Shield\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate of Institution:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 25, 1942\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOccasion for Award:\u003c\/strong\u003e Battle of the Demyansk Pocket (Eastern Front)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAwards:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 100,000 soldiers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMounting:\u003c\/strong\u003e On felt backing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExecution:\u003c\/strong\u003e Collector's reproduction \/ Repro – virtually indistinguishable from the original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 (good) – shows age-appropriate signs of wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Old dealer stock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Demjansk Shield is highly sought after by militaria collectors and Eastern Front specialists worldwide. An ideal collector's item that perfectly complements the \u003cstrong\u003eCrimea Shield (Item No. 21.841)\u003c\/strong\u003e, the \u003cstrong\u003eKholm Shield (Item No. 21.840)\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the \u003cstrong\u003eNarvik Shield (Item No. 21.839)\u003c\/strong\u003e from our range. 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 saves significantly on shipping costs!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Militaria-Hoya","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53379833135433,"sku":"21885","price":40.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0975\/9673\/5817\/files\/21.885a.jpg?v=1763877845","url":"https:\/\/www.militaria-hoya.com\/en\/products\/demjanskschild-1942-demjansk-schild-auf-filz-unterlage-ostfront","provider":"Militaria Hoya","version":"1.0","type":"link"}