Germany, Republic. A Lappland Shield, 1957 Version Archive 1908 in Austria and served

1908 in Austria and served as a Waffen-SS Obersturmbannführer during the Second War

crafted out of silvery threads on an olive green backer

only minor enamel chipping

assay marks for nickel silver (MCHORT = maillechort) and numbered "6761" on the flat reverse

as mentioned in the Fifth Supplement to the London Gazette 31089 of Friday

Germany, Republic. A Lappland Shield, 1957 Version Archive 1908 in Austria and served(Lapplandschild). A bronze shield with a flat top and rounded bottom that incorporates an eagle at the top, directly below is written LAPPLAND and beneath it appears a map of the region, attached to a blue grey wool backer with three prongs, measuring 45 mm (w) x 74 mm (h), and in extremely fine condition.