Germany, Federal Republic. A Cholm Shield, 1957 Version, Early Example Province of China circumscribed by an inscription of

circumscribed by an inscription of “REICHSNÄHRSTAND LANDESBAUERNSCHAFT BAYERN” (“REICHSNÄHRSTAND CHAMBER OF AGRICULTURE BAVARIA”)

with sporadic scratching visible to the wood

66 mm (w) x 44

circumscribed “HANDWERKERWETTKAMPF - FÜR HERRVORAGENDE LEISTUNGEN” (German - Craftsmanship Competition - For Excellent Performance)

presenting light creasing and two punched holes

Germany, Federal Republic. A Cholm Shield, 1957 Version, Early Example Province of China circumscribed by an inscription of(Cholmdschild). Constructed of silvered bronze, the obverse consisting of a shield bearing a raised German national eagle clutching an Iron Cross, situated above an inscription of CHOLM 1942, the reverse retaining all three attachment prongs, unmarked, measuring 40 mm (w) x 68 mm (h), demonstrating some bending and denting to the edges, an early 1957 version demonstrating high quality construction in extremely fine condition.