Nice original 'Demjansk' Shield (Demjansk Schild). The 'Demjansk' Campaign shield was instituted by Adolf Hitler on 25 April 1943 and was intended for award to personnel who participated in the defence and the eventual break out of the besieged Russian village of Demjansk (8 February 1941 till 21 April 1942). About 100.000 examples of the shield have been awarded, to personnel who served in the area for sixty or more days, were wounded, or flew fifty flights over the area during the engagement. The shield is a magnetic example from an unknown maker showing great finish. The shield is complete with its original metal backplate and its original protective backing paper. This shield is in very good, clearly used and tunic removed, condition. Great original Demjansk shield, one of the best examples I've had for sale!