Germany, Heer. A Cholm Shield, Relic Condition Hold large brass hook and matching

large brass hook and matching strap in black wool on the underside

He was with 405 Squadron and died on March 15

a King Ludwig II Medal

a very scarce award in near extremely fine condition

Germany, Heer. A Cholm Shield, Relic Condition Hold large brass hook and matching(Heer Cholmschild). Constructed of silvered magnetic metal, the obverse consisting of a shield bearing a raised Heer style German national eagle clutching an Iron Cross defaced by a central swastika, situated above an inscription of CHOLM 1942, affixed with three reverse attachment prongs to a field grey wool backer with an intact paper liner, unmarked, measuring 40. 20 mm (w) x 65. 70 mm (h), demonstrating extensive oxidation and deterioration of the