Germany. A Wehrmacht Heer (Army) Issue Krim Campaign Shield; Alternative 1957 Version Archive The body of Williamson Vestes

The body of Williamson Vestes was not recovered until sometime later

War Merit Cross 1st Class by Karl Gschiermeister - In zinc

both in uniform in a studio setting

Muirhead with a strength of 33 officers and 997 other ranks

Footnote: Men and women who served for at least two years in any official voluntary organization in South Africa or overseas qualified for this medal

Germany. A Wehrmacht Heer (Army) Issue Krim Campaign Shield; Alternative 1957 Version Archive The body of Williamson VestesAn example of an Alternative 1957 version of a Wehrmacht Heer Crimea Campaign shield rmelschild; in bronze (non magnetic); without a backer, but with all three prongs fully preserved on the reverse; measuring 43 mm (w) x 54 mm (h); better than extremely fine condition.