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WWII GERMAN BATTLE SHIELD - DEMJANSK -
The Demjansk shield was instituted on April 25th, 1943. Hitler authorized the creation of this shield.
This award was given to around 100,000 personnel of the 2nd Army corps who participated in the defense of the town
of Demjansk. Located in Russia. The effort took place between Feb 8th, 1941 and April 21st, 1942. The battle was
very fierce, costing the germans over 3,300 deaths.
The criteria for receiving the award included:
| Serve over 60 days in the area |
| Have made over 50 flights over the area during combat or resupply missions |
This is German WWII Demjansk battle shield. Metal construction affixed to a wool piece of cloth. The shield was
worn on the sleeve of the uniform. It was attached with a thread and needle.
The design of the badge is very interesting. The cloth portion is in the shape of an oval. The metal portion
follows the same general shape but with many more components. It consists of what appears to be a medieval shield
with two tower ends at the top. An eagle clutching a swastika resides on top of that. The Swastika is enclosed
in a wreath. The claws of the eagle are clearly visible. The head faces left and the wings are facing in a
downward slope.
The top of the shield bears the word "DEMJANSK" in raised letters. Below that is a single propellor aircraft
flying between two crossed swords. The year 1942 is written in raised letters by the handles of the swords.
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This page is a recognition and identification guide for WWII German badges and awards. Multiple
detailed photos of a specific sample are provided. Descriptions point out clearly defined points
that should be noted.
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guide is included here to address this question. The value of the badges and awards is reviewed
over a period of several years. A trend can be observed. The present worth of the German
badges in the collector's market is illustrated.
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If you have an interest is seeing other badges and awards of the Third Reich, you can do so by going
to our WWII German Badges and Awards
identification guide. Where we cover Heer (Army), Navy (Kriegsmarine) and
Air Force (Luftwaffe) items.
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PRICING GUIDE INFORMATION
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educate the collector community and individuals who have a general interest on the field. The following is
an estimated value. Prices may vary in every state and every country. This service is provided courtesy of
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