WH (Heer) 'Krim' Campaign Shield 'J.F.S.42'

This is a very nice WH (Heer/Waffen-SS) 'Krim' Campaign Shield, mounted on a piece of field-grey wool. The 'Krimschild' was awarded to German soldiers under the command of 'Generalfeldmarschall Erich von Manstein' who fought and served in the Crimea area in between September 1941 and July 1942. The 'Krim' Shield was instituted on 25 July 1942. The magnetic-type shield does show great detail. The shield is complete with its metal back-plate and 4 prongs and is still having its original protective paper backing attached. It is nicely maker marked with 'J.F.S.42' indicating production by 'Josef Feix & Söhne' from Gablonz an der Neiße in 1942. Nice original shield in very good, clearly worn and tunic removed condition!