GERMAN WWII CHOLM SHIELD.

A good unused version of the Cholm shield. Slight rust around the edges that have fractured the paper on the reverse side and very minor surface rust to one arm of the Iron Cross and slightly to the right hand and left hand edges, but generally much original finish remaining. The army field grey green backing material is thin in places, especially around the top of the shield. Indistinct pencil markings on the reverse side. The Cholm shield is the rarest of all the officially issued battle shields of WWII. The surrounding and subsequent battles in the Cholm pocket were horrendous and further reading of this episode is highly recommended and a appreciation of the desirability of this Cholm shield will be revealed.

Code: 92073