Germany, Wehrmacht. A Krim Shield Auction Archive maker marked chobillon of Paris

maker marked chobillon of Paris hallmarked on the loop

He died at the age of 23 and his buried in Hamilton Cemetery

inside lid in white satin and exhibiting the impression of the Order

Footnote: The Prince Rupert Regiment (MG) was authorized as a reserve unit of the Canadian Army (Reserve)

Signature on Post War Photo: Robert Rebholz

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Krim Shield Auction Archive maker marked chobillon of Paris(Krimschild). Constructed of bronzed magnetic metal, the obverse consisting of a shield bearing a map of Crimea and southern Ukraine, topped by a Wehrmacht eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, flanked by dates 1941 1942, the reverse with two of four attachment prongs intact, unmarked, measuring 52. 60 mm (w) x 61. 20 mm (h), missing its backplate and branch determining wool liner, in very fine condition.