4 - A GERMAN DEMJANSK CAMPAIGN SHIELD, WORLD WAR II

A GERMAN DEMJANSK CAMPAIGN SHIELD, WORLD WAR II Die-struck metal sleeve shield depicting the German national eagle above a bunker motif inscribed "DEMJANSK", with crossed swords, an aircraft, and the date "1942" below. Mounted on its original black wool backing with paper reverse liner. The Demjansk Shield was instituted on April 25, 1943, and awarded to members of the German armed forces who participated in the defense and relief of the Demjansk Pocket on the Eastern Front between February and April 1942. Dimensions: 4 1/4 x 2 1/8 in., (10.8 x 5.4 cm.) Condition: Overall a solid display example. Please make all inquiries before bidding. All statements contained in the catalog, condition reports, invoices, advertisements, or elsewhere concerning the authorship, attribution, origin, date, age, period, culture, source, provenance, authenticity, genuineness, condition, rarity, importance, or value of any lot are statements of opinion only and shall not be construed as representations, warranties, or statements of fact. All lots are sold "as-is", refer to our T&C. Helios Auctions does not offer in-house shipping. We will provide a list of recommended shippers upon request.