Germany, Wehrmacht. A Demjansk Shield GTRexclude 5 x 15 / 14

5 x 15 / 14

also shows areas of darker color where the dried glue has stained

45 measuring 9 x 14

A ring of identical construction

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Demjansk Shield GTRexclude 5 x 15 / 14(rmelschild Demjansk). Constructed of magnetic metal, the obverse consisting of a shield bearing central raised and crossed swords, above a date of 1942 and overlaying a central monoplane, topped by an inscription of DEMJANSK and German national eagle flanked by log pillboxes, the reverse retaining two of four original clips formerly securing the shield to a backplate and wool liner, both of which have been lost to time, unmarked, measuring 50. 65 mm