Description
maker marked “Tautenhayn” on obverse
on October 4
1956 by the Council of the town of Gembloux on the recommendation of the Franco-Belgian Committee entrusted with commemorating the fierce fighting in the region in May 1940 against the invading German army
George V bareheaded bust in Field Marshal’s uniform swivel suspension
1943 which was meant to be stapled into his Wehrpass
Germany, Republic. A Lappland Shield, 1957 Version United Republic of maker marked “Tautenhayn” on obverse(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.