Original German WWII Heer Panzer Tanker Crimea Krim Shield Decoration with Fabric & Backing Plate - Krimschild Antique Guns while researching World War I

while researching World War I veterans buried in the Union Baptist Cemetery in Cincinnati

- One German WWII Heer Army Obersoldat (Senior Private) "Pip" Embroidered Sleeve Badge

It was probably shaved down a bit when it was refit

and is marked MA C 1915

Original German WWII Heer Panzer Tanker Crimea Krim Shield Decoration with Fabric & Backing Plate - Krimschild Antique Guns while researching World War IOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a lovely example of the German WWII Crimea Shield award, still retaining the original metal backing plate, which holds a black wool backing from the German Panzerkorps in place. We have never had one of these before! The wool is in great shape, with just a bit of fading, and no mothing. All four clips on the back are still intact, and hold the steel backing plate in place, which does show some surface