German Cross in Gold bearer with the 'Krimschild'. Awarded on the Eastern Front

This German Cross in Gold is not visible on the chest but was awarded on 12-02-1942. On the left chest, this man wears the Kriegsverdienstkreuz 1e klasse, among others, and on the arm the Krimschild is visible.
The photograph is of very good quality.
Described on the reverse with further dates.
Size of the photograph : 8.8 x 12.7 cm.