Germany, Wehrmacht. A Cholm Shield Archive the need for a chronicle

the need for a chronicle of the Second War transport wing

a rare example of Slovak People’s Party propaganda in very fine condition

including an Honour Cross of the DRK

with suspended nameplate engraved "VETERAN 1939-45)

Acid-etched onto the obverse of the blade is a detailed unit dedication of “ZUR ERINNERUNG AN MEINE DIENSTZEIT - GEBIRGS-PIONIER BATAILLON 54” (“IN MEMORY OF MY SERVICE TIME - 54th MOUNTAIN PIONEER BATTALION”)

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Cholm Shield Archive the need for a chronicle(Cholmschild). Constructed of silvered magnetic metal, the obverse bearing a raised Heer style German national eagle clutching an Iron Cross, situated above an inscription of CHOLM 1942, unmarked, measuring 39. 62 mm (w) x 65. 29 mm (h), weighing 6. 7 grams, moderate surface oxidation is evident throughout and all three reverse attachment prongs are missing, the latter resulting in the loss of the shields backplate and branch determining wool liner,