Original German WWII Uniform Cut Off Luftwaffe Crimea Krim Shield Decoration - Krimschild Edged Weapons The War Merit Medal was

The War Merit Medal was awarded only to Germans and non-Germans civilians

This version is known as a/A (Alter Art = “old model”)

but it could be adjusted to some extent with tightening tabs on both sides of the lower part of the smock

The unit was attacked twice by NVA sappers while in An Khe

An great customized example of an German long 98k dress bayonet by the most desirable of all Solingen makers

Original German WWII Uniform Cut Off Luftwaffe Crimea Krim Shield Decoration - Krimschild Edged Weapons The War Merit Medal wasOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a lovely German Krimschild (Crimea Shield) award, with a lovely metal shield attached to blue gray Luftwaffe (Air Force) wool cloth backing. The wool is in good shape, and has stitch holes and some stitching around the edge, indicating that it was cut off a uniform, and not the unissued types we often see. The rear paper backing is mostly complete, and has a great aged look. A bit on the right side is torn