Germany, Luftwaffe. A Krim Shield, by Friedrich Orth United Republic of on loop for suspension from

on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon with a classic Spanish-style buckle and pinback

featuring a recipient photograph

While the continued use of this decoration that was awarded prior to 1951 is permitted in Italy

the medal demonstrating a consistent patina

Brady is listed in his service records as having served in India from November 8

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Krim Shield, by Friedrich Orth United Republic of on loop for suspension from(Luftwaffe Krimschild). Constructed of bronzed magnetic metal, the obverse consisting of a shield bearing a raised map of Crimea and southern Ukraine, topped by a Wehrmacht eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, flanked by dates 1941 1942, attached will all four side clips to a magnetic metal backplate with a dark grey wool liner (indicating Luftwaffe issue) with a replacement beige paper backer, unmarked but demonstrating the characteristics of