Original German WWII Heer Army Crimea Krim Shield Decoration with Fabric & Paper Backing - Krimschild Spanish Artillery The squadron arrived at RAF

The squadron arrived at RAF Halesworth

was the formation of moisture on the optical elements within the  finished instrument

however the catch is missing

Action type: Top Action Hammer Lock

It is name stamped in several places to the original owner

Original German WWII Heer Army Crimea Krim Shield Decoration with Fabric & Paper Backing - Krimschild Spanish Artillery The squadron arrived at RAFOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very good example of the German WWII Crimea Shield Award, with a lovely metal shield attached to field gray wool Heer (Army) cloth backing, with the back plate and most of the paper backing still intact. The wool is in very good condition, with just a bit of fading, and no major mothing we can see. There is a small bit missing at the top. All four of the prongs are retained as well! The plated alloy main