Germany, Heer. A Cholm Shield Auction 28mm (h – inclusive of

28mm (h – inclusive of wreath suspension and integral ball)

1897 in Killarney

the Order transferred to the East Frisian noble House of Cirksena

with the centre of the head in loops of embroidery

18 mm x 222 mm

Germany, Heer. A Cholm Shield Auction 28mm (h – inclusive of(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 39. 54 mm (w) x 64. 77 mm (h), demonstrating minor oxidation of the shield and