WW2 GERMAN ARMY KRIM (CRIMEA) SLEEVE SHIELD
HISTORY
The Krim Shield (German: Krimschild) was a World War II German military decoration awarded to Wehrmacht forces who fought on the Crimean Peninsula between 21 September 1941 and 4 July 1942. Instituted by Adolf Hitler on 25 July 1942, it is the most widely distributed of all German campaign arm shields. An estimated 250,000 shields were awarded to personnel across the Army (Heer), Air Force (Luftwaffe), and Navy (Kriegsmarine).
Award Criteria
To qualify for the shield under the command of Field Marshal Erich von Manstein, a soldier had to meet at least one of the following requirements:
- Service Duration: Completed 3 months of continuous, uninterrupted service in the region.
- Combat Action: Participated in at least one of the eight major designated battles of the campaign.
- Casualties: Sustained a wound while serving in action during the operation.
ITEM DESCRIPTION
Tunic removed Zinc darkened finish paper cover still present to the rear.
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