Germany, Heer. A Cholm Shield, Relic Condition Newly Listed (Verdienstmedaille des Niederösterreichischen Mobilisierungsaufgebots 1797)

(Verdienstmedaille des Niederösterreichischen Mobilisierungsaufgebots 1797)

circumscribed by Latin dedications indicating that the medal was issued to commemorate the Tsar’s 1717 visit to Paris

discolouration on silver

McCalmont was awarded the Queen's South Africa Medal with two clasps: Paardeberg and Cape Colony

It also reflected the judgment of both the British and Americans

Germany, Heer. A Cholm Shield, Relic Condition Newly Listed (Verdienstmedaille des Niederösterreichischen Mobilisierungsaufgebots 1797)(Heer Cholmschild). Constructed of silvered magnetic metal, the obverse consisting of a shield bearing a raised Heer style German national eagle clutching an Iron Cross defaced by a central swastika, situated above an inscription of CHOLM 1942, affixed with three reverse attachment prongs to a field grey wool backer with an intact paper liner, unmarked, measuring 40. 20 mm (w) x 65. 70 mm (h), demonstrating extensive oxidation and deterioration of the