Germany, Republic. A Lappland Shield, 1957 Version Archive 1940 as Kapitän zur See

1940 as Kapitän zur See and Commander of the Auxiliary Cruiser "Thor"

crafted out of silvery threads on an olive green backer

only minor enamel chipping

assay marks for nickel silver (MCHORT = maillechort) and numbered "6761" on the flat reverse

arriving in Canada on the 28th

Germany, Republic. A Lappland Shield, 1957 Version Archive 1940 as Kapitän zur See(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.