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WWII GERMAN SHIELD - KRIM -
This shield was issued on July 1942 by orders of Adolf Hitler. Soldiers
who participated in air, land and sea battles between September 1941 and July
1942 were eligible for the award.
The criteria for obtaining the shield included:
The soldier must participate in assignment in the area for a minimum of three months. The soldier
was wounded in the area. The soldier participated in one major battle in the area.
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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.
One of the most commonly asked questions is "How much is my WWII German badge worth?". A price
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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Two types of shields were awarded; one was gold while the other one was bronze.
Notice the detail on the eagle and the map. The shield came attached
to a piece of cloth, which would be sewn to the sleeve of the dress uniform.
The example illustrated here is missing the extra cloth.
The Krim shield is currently being reproduced in fairly large numbers by countries such as India
and Pakistan. The collector must pay special attention to the types of materials and construction
techniques used in the award.
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) awards.
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