Germany, Luftwaffe. A Krim Schild Auction with few minor dents

with few minor dents

Footnote: Heinrich Fahrenberg served as Observer and Squadron Leader in the 4th Squadron of Kampfgruppe (Fighting Group) 88 of the Condor Legion

The tunic comes with an aiguillette

37 mm x 143 mm)

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Krim Schild Auction with few minor dents(Luftwaffe Krimschild). Constructed of bronzed magnetic metal, the obverse consisting of a shield bearing a raised map of Crimea and souther Ukraine, topped by a Wehrmacht eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, flanked by dates 1941 1942, affixed with all four reverse attachment prongs to a magnetic metal backplate with an intact beige paper liner and dark grey backer indicating Luftwaffe issue, the shield measuring 51. 72 mm (w) x 61. 45 mm (h),