Germany, Wehrmacht. A Rare Dunkirk Shield United Republic of the obverse consisting of a

the obverse consisting of a five-pointed tar with red enameled arms

small "1939" reverse

Western Desert (Libya)

The front has two large cotton-lined pockets on either side at the waist

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Rare Dunkirk Shield United Republic of the obverse consisting of a(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