A Unique 1943 Demjansk Shield Prototype From The Estate Of Professor Klein Archive 116 Regiment Giessen

116 Regiment Giessen

Carbert returned to the 20th Infantry Battalion and entered the French theatre on December 13

some chipping to enamels on reverse

a part of Rundstedt

consisting of a golden wreath

A Unique 1943 Demjansk Shield Prototype From The Estate Of Professor Klein Archive 116 Regiment GiessenThis is a rare prototype of the 1943 version of the commonly encountered 1942 Demjansk Shield, from the estate of Professor Richard Klein, who served as the designer of numerous awards and decorations during the Third Reich. It is constructed of stamped silvered metal (magnetic); on a Wehrmacht issue feldgrau wool backer; with its magnetic backing plate (missing one of its four pins); the shield measuring 107 mm x 58 mm; unissued but with light wear