Original German WWII Crimea Krim Shield Decoration - Krimschild Category_Gahendra Martini Rifles & Parts curvaceous hammer spur and weigh

curvaceous hammer spur and weigh in around 20 ounces

and a running chain to connect the two ends

It has a heavy steel pommel with cross pinned tang

with little sign of ever having been used

so an angular range to 90 degrees was all that was necessary and a measurement to within a few minutes of arc was usually adequate for navigation

Original German WWII Crimea Krim Shield Decoration - Krimschild Category_Gahendra Martini Rifles & Parts curvaceous hammer spur and weighOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a nice example of a German Krimschild metal shield award, which has been removed from a uniform, so at present there is no fabric included. The shield is in very good shape, and looks to be made of blacked brass with steel hooks on the back. It retains the finish very well, and has a lovely patina with just a bit of oxidation. The backing plate is missing, however all four of the retaining clips are still