Germany, Wehrmacht. A Rare Dunkirk Shield Republic of Commander's Badge in silver gilt

Commander's Badge in silver gilt with red

constructed of silvered bronze and black

daughter of Major David Secord

62 mm (w) x 76

exceptional detail

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Rare Dunkirk Shield Republic of Commander's Badge in silver gilt(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