Germany, Wehrmacht. A Rare Dunkirk Shield United Republic of 1 Clasp - FENIAN RAID

1 Clasp - FENIAN RAID 1866 (Sgt

the reverse with a central inscription of “FRIEDRICH WILHELM IV” within dates of “1848-1849”

measuring 60 mm in diameter)

Mounted to a traditional Spanish-style horizontal hanger with swing bar pinback

The Battalion served in France and Belgium with the 7th Infantry Brigade

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Rare Dunkirk Shield United Republic of 1 Clasp - FENIAN RAID(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