German Awards - Demjanskschild

Demjanskschild was established by decree of Adolf Hitler on April 25, 1943. It was a memorial to the fighters of the many months of defense of the surrounded combat area around Dzhemansk. It was awarded to all Wehrmacht servicemen and subordinate troops participating in the defense. The battle lasted from February 8, 1942 to April 21, 1942. The right to receive was given to servicemen who worked continuously for at least 60 days, servicemen of the air force who made more than 50 flights, as well as servicemen who were injured or frostbite, marked with the sign "For injury." The documents issued by 31.12.1943 were signed by infantry general Count Brockdorf-Alefeldt, defender of Dzhemansk. Since he died in 09.05.1943, the signature was forged. The following units were in the boiler: 12th, 32nd, 123rd infantry divisions of the 2nd army corps, subordinate infantry divisions 30 and 290, as well as the 3rd SS Panzer Division Totenkopf. It follows that the number of awards is about 96,000, including post-numeric awards. The shield was worn on the left forearm of the uniform. The shields were made of iron, military metal and non-ferrous metal. Due to the large number of manufacturers, differences in embossing and painting are possible. Silvered specimens are not officially awarded specimens. There were pins for a civilian suit.

Oblong figured shield of relief iron silver shade. Behind 4 soldered flat cotter pins. The shield is lined with uniforms (in different colors from field gray-green to blue-gray), depending on the type of weapon. Mating plate made of iron sheet with 4 holes through which the cotter pin is inserted. Mating plate with subsequent cover.

Front side:

• Shield with increased polished edging. The background of the inner side is smooth.
In
• closed field 2 below crossed long swords.
• Behind the blades in the upper triangle formed is a stylized single-engine aviator.
• This is with a stationary, stretched chassis. Wings rise above swords.
• Among the handles of swords, the number of the year is 1942 -.
• Sitting on the shield is an oblong, quadrangular shield with a raised border .
• In the nested field in capital letters - DEMYANSK -.
• On it, on the left and right edges, there is an image of two wooden bunkers with a shooting shield.
In
• the resulting row space, an oak wreath of foliage is tied from below.
• It has a swastika placed on top. A tall eagle sits on a wreath.
• It is with lowered wings extending laterally to the bunkers.

Downside:

• Negative embossing with 4 flat cotter pins, cover plate.

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