| Crimea Shield Krimschild | |
|---|---|
 Shield with field grey backing for award to the Army | |
| Type | Badge |
| Awarded for | Active service during the Crimea campaign |
| Presented by | Nazi Germany |
| Eligibility | Military personnel |
| Campaign(s) | World War II |
| Status | Obsolete |
| Established | 25 July 1942 |
| Last awarded | October 1943 |
| Total | Approximately 250,000[1] |
 Field Marshal Erich von Manstein (right) wearing the Crimea Shield on his tunic | |
The Crimea Shield (German: Krimschild) was a World War II German military decoration. It was awarded to military personnel under the command of Field Marshal von Manstein, including supporting naval and air force units, who fought against Soviet Red Army forces between 21 September 1941 and 4 July 1942 and who captured the Crimea region (Krim in German). It was instituted on 25 July 1942.[2] It was the most widely distributed of the various German campaign shields, with approximately 250,000 awarded.[1]
- ^ a b Williamson 2002, p. 20 states 100,000 recipients.
- ^ Angolia 1987, p. 280.