Germany, Wehrmacht. A Rare Dunkirk Shield Newly Listed He signed his Attestation Paper

He signed his Attestation Paper with the 248th Infantry Battalion on January 20

marked "52" on ring

Finely crafted badge in nickel silver

On July 1st

and remained absent until approximately 1430 hours

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Rare Dunkirk Shield Newly Listed He signed his Attestation Paper(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