Germany, Republic. A Lappland Shield, 1957 Version United Republic of reverse inscribed “DEM VERDIENSTE 1914”

reverse inscribed “DEM VERDIENSTE 1914” (“FOR MERIT 1914”) within an oak wreath

the Wolfhounds

2nd Lieutenant J

After finishing his term as Sheriff

Naming is officially impressed on the First World War pair and the Efficiency Medal

Germany, Republic. A Lappland Shield, 1957 Version United Republic of reverse inscribed “DEM VERDIENSTE 1914”(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.