This shield was introduced on July 1, 1942. The award was
bestowed for the period January 21, 1942 to May 5, 1942.
It was to reward the defensive pocket that had been created
at Cholm, a small town on the Lovat river in the Kalinin
region of Russia. The defenders were comprised of assorted
men from various units. Die-struck just like the originals
and complete with a green wool backing.
