Germany, Luftwaffe. A Demjansk Shield Auction very scarce in this size

very scarce in this size

the division participated in a large battle against Yugoslav partisans in Bosnia

opening fire on a group of partisans threatening the artillery observer

measuring 28 mm (w) x 16 mm (h)

Together with the receipt letter dated 13th July 1928 signing by Harold A

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Demjansk Shield Auction very scarce in this size(rmelschild Demjansk). Constructed of silvered zink, the obverse consisting of a shield bearing a raised plane overlaid by a pair of crossed swords, above a date of 1942, topped by an inscription of DEMJANSK and dual log pillboxes flanked a German national eagle perched on top of a wreathed mobile swastika, affixed with all four reverse attachment prongs to a zink backplate with grey wool liner indicating Luftwaffe issue, retaining a partially intact