Germany, Wehrmacht. A Rare Dunkirk Shield United Republic of for logistical support

for logistical support

measuring 60 mm in diameter)

The Battalion served in France and Belgium with the 7th Infantry Brigade

the reverse with a central inscription of “FRIEDRICH WILHELM IV” within dates of “1848-1849”

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Rare Dunkirk Shield United Republic of for logistical support(Dnkirchenschild). Constructed of a stamped and gilded metal alloy, the obverse bearing a central raised lighthouse situated against the Channel Coast, above a chain and below an inscription of DUENKIRCHEN 1944, perforated with three eyelets for sew on attachment to an accompanying field grey wool underlay, unmarked, measuring 34 mm (w) x 42 mm (h), a scarce example in extremely fine condition. Footnote: Following the 4 September 1944 declaration of