Germany, Heer. A Cholm Shield, Relic Condition Hold in Italy at Turin

in Italy at Turin

a King Ludwig II Medal

plus one other "V" Star

with loop for suspension on a white and red ribbon

He was fluent in French

Germany, Heer. A Cholm Shield, Relic Condition Hold in Italy at Turin(Heer Cholmschild). Constructed of silvered magnetic metal, the obverse consisting of a shield bearing a raised Heer style German national eagle clutching an Iron Cross defaced by a central swastika, situated above an inscription of CHOLM 1942, affixed with three reverse attachment prongs to a field grey wool backer with an intact paper liner, unmarked, measuring 40. 20 mm (w) x 65. 70 mm (h), demonstrating extensive oxidation and deterioration of the