Germany, Heer. A Krim Shield Hold suspended from a 22 mm

suspended from a 22 mm x 41

the cause of death stated as "Carcinoma of stomach" (cancer) and was in the opinion of the Canadian Pension Commission

The album measures 27 cm (l) x 19

Silver with gilt wings and shield insignia

Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Quebec with mobilization headquarters at Montreal under authority of G

Germany, Heer. A Krim Shield Hold suspended from a 22 mm(Krimschild). Constructed of bronze, affixed to a field grey wool backer with all four attachment prongs intact, the obverse consisting of a shield with a raised map of Crimea and southern Ukraine, topped by dates 1941 1942 and a Wehrmacht eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, unmarked, measuring 51. 50 mm (w) x 62. 04 mm (h), moderate oxidation evident, in overall very fine condition.