Warsaw Shield – Sleeve Shield, Manufactured by Rudolf Souval Vienna 1960s
Item number: 34.140
The Warsaw Shield was a planned combat badge of the German Wehrmacht in the form of a sleeve shield from the World War II era – however, it was never officially awarded, as the capitulation in 1945 prevented its presentation. Thus, it belongs to the most fascinating "unrealized" Wehrmacht awards and is particularly sought after by specialist collectors. This example is a 1960s production from the renowned house of Rudolf Souval / Vienna – one of the most important Austrian medal manufacturers, whose post-war productions now hold collector's value themselves.
- Type: Warsaw Shield / Sleeve Shield Warsaw
- Status: Planned, never awarded Wehrmacht combat badge
- Manufacturer: Rudolf Souval, Vienna
- Production period: 1960s
- Version: Museum reproduction / Replica
- Condition: 2 (good) – age-appropriate signs of use present
- Origin: Old dealer stock
The Warsaw Shield is one of the few Wehrmacht badges that never came into circulation – a unique collector's item for specialists in Wehrmacht medal collecting and sleeve shield collectors. The verifiable Souval production from the 1960s gives this piece additional provenance and collector's value. Supplement your sleeve shield collection with the Crimea Shield (Item No. 21.841), the Demyansk Shield (Item No. 21.885), and the Narvik Shield (Item No. 21.906) from our assortment. Please refer to the scans for a detailed impression of the condition.
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