Krim Crimea Battle Shield Krimschild by RUM

The Crimea Shield "Krimschild" by Richard underwood

was a World War II German military decoration awarded to military personnel who fought against Soviet Russian forces and captured the Crimearegion (Krim in German) between 21 September 1941 and 4 July 1942.

The Crimea Shield could be awarded to all members of the Wehrmacht and to Luftwaffe and other units affiliated to the campaign between 21 September 1941 and 4 July 1942. The following conditions needed to have been met for the award

• Served in the area for at least 90 days; or
• Been wounded while serving in the area; or
• Had been engaged in a single major engagement