Germany, Heer. A Demjansk Shield, Missing Log Variant Archive MOSCITTI" on the reverse

MOSCITTI" on the reverse

and loss of paint to the scabbard shaft

Measuring 249 mm (w) x 378 mm (h)

An invaluable resource to historians

raised platform with recessed medal beds for the badge and breast star

Germany, Heer. A Demjansk Shield, Missing Log Variant Archive MOSCITTI" on the reverse(Heer Demjanskschild). Constructed of magnetic iron, the obverse consisting of a shield bearing a raised pair of crossed swords, overlaying a plane and situated above a date of 1942, topped by an inscription of DEMJANSK and a Heer style German national eagle perched on top of a wreathed mobile swastika, in turn flanked by log pillboxes, retaining an original field grey wool liner, magnetic metal backplate, and grey paper backer, unmarked, the shield