Estonia, Republic. A Kaitseliit Defence Force Badge By Roman Tavast Of Tallinn Auction Footnote: Captain Lieutenant Joachim Schepke

Footnote: Captain Lieutenant Joachim Schepke (1912–1941) was a U-Boat commander and recipient of the Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross

marked “4” on reverse for Steinhauer & Lück

he states on page 10 that: "Promptly at 0730 the next morning all support weapons opened fire in what was beyond a doubt the most highly coordinated and devastating preparation of the entire Luzon campaign

He was promoted to Acting Staff Sergeant on June 4

He was awarded the Defence Medal

Estonia, Republic. A Kaitseliit Defence Force Badge By Roman Tavast Of Tallinn Auction Footnote: Captain Lieutenant Joachim SchepkeThree piece construction, convex, crest on the eagle's chest in bronze and blue enamels, the eagle in silver, both of which are mounted to a bronze gilt with white and blue enamelled cross base, measuring 45. 5 mm (w) x 45. 8 mm (h), maker marked "ROMAN TAVAST TALLINN" on the screwback, chipping evident in the blue enamels on the crest, crazing present in the white enamels on the arms at 3, 6 and 9 o'clock, scattered gilt wear on the reverse, very