Germany, Heer. A Lapland Shield Award Document to Obergefreiter Fritz Kaponig, Gebirgsjäger-Regiment 143 certificate_of_authenticity 7mm (w) x 91

7mm (w) x 91

measuring 120 mm (w) x 26 mm (h)

the obverse bearing a machine-embroidered Cross Pattée with crossed swords piercing the centrepiece

A bronze band of laurel leaves divides the crossguard from the handle

Germany, Heer. A Lapland Shield Award Document to Obergefreiter Fritz Kaponig, Gebirgsjäger-Regiment 143 certificate_of_authenticity 7mm (w) x 91(Heer Lapplandschild Verleihungsurkunde). Constructed of off white paper stock, the obverse bearing a handwritten dedication to OBERGFR. KAPONIG FRITZ of 13. Kompanie, Gebirgsjger Regiment 143, awarded on 22 July 1945, measuring 13. 5 cm (w) x 18 cm (h), secreted within a late period frame, demonstrating some discolouration and creasing, an unusual format notably used on other Lapland Shield documents to this unit in very fine condition.