Germany, Heer. A Krim Shield, by Karl Wurster visually-hidden Each measuring 42 mm (w)

Each measuring 42 mm (w) x 110 mm (l)

marked Z in between arms

Exquisitely manufactured in pleasing spiral star pattern

Kumsky received his commission as a Pilot Officer on September 17

Germany, Heer. A Krim Shield, by Karl Wurster visually-hidden Each measuring 42 mm (w)(Krimschild). Constructed of bronzed magnetic metal, the obverse consisting of a shield bearing a raised map of Crimea and southern Ukraine, topped by a Wehrmacht eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, flanked by dates 1941 1942, the reverse with four replacement attachment prongs affixing the shield to a magnetic metal backplate with a field grey wool liner indicating Heer issue, maker marked with the logo of Karl Wurster, Markneukirchen,