Lappland Shield

SKU: 01.GTR.0508.101.01

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  • Lappland Shield (in metal) Obverse
  • Lappland Shield (in metal) Reverse
  • Lappland Shield (in metal) Obverse
  • Lappland Shield (in metal) Reverse

Attributes

  • country
    Germany
  • date of institution
    1945
  • remarks
    These badges were produced with whatever materials were easily available, thus there is a wide variety in the composition and size (39-50x70-78mm) of this badge.

History


The Lappland Shield was founded by the German Officer Boehme and was awarded to members of the 20th Mountain Army Unit who had served in the Lapland for at least six months. The men in this unit fought a two-front campaign against advancing Soviet and Finnish forces from November 1944 to the war's end.

The date of institution is unknown, although it was likely around March 1945. The badges continued to be produced and awarded in POW camps even after the end of the Second World War.

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Lappland Shield (in metal)

  • Price

    $400 USD

  • Composition

    Metal

  • Inscription

    LAPPLAND

  • Size

    48x67mm

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Moritz commented on Report | Click to reply above
The Lappland Shield has always been a decoration I have had a soft spot for. I think it's because they were all awarded after the end of the war, in POW camps, made out of anything and everything that was available to them at the time. That level of dedication, even after the war was lost, and the need to have their achievements recognised when there wasn't any more glory to be won, has always fascinated me from a psychological standpoint.
Kelsey commented on Report | Click to reply above
Were the men in both Finnish and Russian POW camps? How many men were in the unit?
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