Germany, Wehrmacht. A Unit-Attributed Demjansk Shield Desk Ornament Hold He belongs to the Begha

He belongs to the Begha Clan of Limbu people of Nepal and is one of only six living recipients of the Victoria Cross

the red enamels having faded with time

Tarnish spots evident on both sides

The tunic features a forest-green wool collar that is fully trimmed with dark green piping

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Unit-Attributed Demjansk Shield Desk Ornament Hold He belongs to the Begha(rmelschild Demjansk Schreibtischschmuck). Constructed of dimpled and patinated bronze, consisting of a multi piece stepped base, featuring plaques at both the front and black bearing engraved inscriptions of DAS OFFZ. KORPS I G. R. 6 (THE OFFICER CORPS OF GRENADIER REGIMENT 6) and STARAJA RUSSIA 11. 12. 45, topped by a raised and double sided depiction of the Demjansk Shield, consisting of a pair of crossed swords, overlaying a plane and situated