Original German WWII Crimea Krim Shield Decoration by Glaser & Sohn - Krimschild British Machine Guns Jinmu-tennō) was the first Emperor

Jinmu-tennō) was the first Emperor of Japan according to legend

I had lost a lot of friends in Normandy and Holland

There is a very faint maker mark above the date

by King Wilhelm II for award during WWI

blued or nickel-plated finish with case-hardened hammer and loading gate

Original German WWII Crimea Krim Shield Decoration by Glaser & Sohn - Krimschild British Machine Guns Jinmu-tennō) was the first EmperorOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a nice example of a German Krimschild metal shield award, which has been removed from a uniform, so at present there is no fabric included. The shield is in very good shape, and looks to be made of brass with tabs on the back, one of which is marked with LDO number L 58 for the firm of Glaser & Sohn. It retains the finish very well, and has a lovely patina with just a bit of oxidation. The backing plate is