the suspension loop maker marked with LDO code “100” for Wächtler & Lange
Ranging from very fine to better than very fine
the text and multiple photographs printed in black ink
and bearing multiple rows of perforated ventilation holes in the forehead region
Niemann guaranteeing its authenticity and stating it was acquired from the family as a group
Germany, Luftwaffe. A Krim Shield United Republic of the suspension loop maker marked(Luftwaffe Krimschild). Constructed of bronzed magnetic metal, the obverse consisting of a map of Crimea and southern Ukraine, topped by a Wehrmacht eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, flanked by dates 1941 1942, affixed with all four attachment prongs to a magnetic metal backplate with an intact paper backer and dark grey wool liner indicating Luftwaffe issue, unmarked, the shield measuring 52. 38 mm (w) x 61. 48 mm (h), in extremely fine