Germany, Federal Republic. A Cholm Shield, 1957 Version, Early Example Archive Belt is fabricated from a

Belt is fabricated from a very thick leather with a smooth finished black upper and a raw underside

Minor issues consistent with age are evident

scattered rust evident on both sides

white and blue figure of St

retaining an original wax paper package of issue

Germany, Federal Republic. A Cholm Shield, 1957 Version, Early Example Archive Belt is fabricated from a(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.