Germany, Heer. A Krim Shield, Heer Issue United Republic of in the background

in the background

constructed of dark green “Flaschengrün” wool

right side has two sliding leather belt loops and one row of ten holes

The awards with red distinction were awarded in recognition of courage and effective actions in overseas combat

Gunner Baker was discharged from service twelve years and three days later

Germany, Heer. A Krim Shield, Heer Issue United Republic of in the background(Krimschild). Constructed of zink, the obverse consisting of a shield bearing a detailed map of Crimea and southern Ukraine, topped by a Wehrmacht eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, flanked by dates 1941 1942, affixed to a zink backplate with a field grey wool patch, with two of four reverse attachment prongs intact, unmarked, the shield measuring 52. 02 mm (w) x 61. 96 mm (h), in very fine condition.