Germany, Federal Republic. A Cholm Shield, 1957 Version, Early Example Province of China circumscribed by an inscription of

circumscribed by an inscription of “REICHSNÄHRSTAND LANDESBAUERNSCHAFT BAYERN” (“REICHSNÄHRSTAND CHAMBER OF AGRICULTURE BAVARIA”)

/ 902 CHESTNUT STREET / PHILADELPHIA" on the inside lid

accompanied by its 36 mm (w) x 10 mm (h) ribbon bar with dual push pins its 17 mm (w) x 3

The 7th Medium Regiment

circumscribed “HANDWERKERWETTKAMPF - FÜR HERRVORAGENDE LEISTUNGEN” (German - Craftsmanship Competition - For Excellent Performance)

Germany, Federal Republic. A Cholm Shield, 1957 Version, Early Example Province of China circumscribed by an inscription of(Cholmdschild). Constructed of silvered bronze, the obverse consisting of a shield bearing a raised German national eagle clutching an Iron Cross, situated above an inscription of CHOLM 1942, the reverse retaining all three attachment prongs, unmarked, measuring 40 mm (w) x 68 mm (h), demonstrating some bending and denting to the edges, an early 1957 version demonstrating high quality construction in extremely fine condition.