Lappland 1957

[vic007]

Hello


Here’s a new addition to the collection.
It wasn’t really on my wish list but I had to take it because otherwise I couldn’t buy another shield that I’ll present later.

I know the history of a Lappland shield is much debated and discussed. Maybe this isn’t even a real 57 award given the fact there isn’t an example listed in the official law (Ordensjournal 16/01/1957) . However there is an example in the sales catalogue of Friedrich Sedlatzek (check this link: http://www.wehrmacht-awards.com/foru...d.php?t=391614).

Every discussion aside, here's the shield. The overall detail is rather weak (eagle head for example) but if you look at the wings you can clearly see the feathers.

I can’t show you the backside because it is well fixed to the cloth. But as far I can see it has broad pins, the pins are pulled through some kind of iron loops. On the back there is some kind of cardboard.

Best regards

stijn

[vic007]

Detail eagle

[vic007]

Detail map



It has a lot of S&L marks, hasn't it?

[Nigel N]

Hi Stijn! As you said, theres already been lots of discussions about the Lappland sheild, wether it was awarded during the war, postwar, or on paper only!
I dont think there is an "official" 57 version, similar to the Ostvolk awards, but they exist anyway as well!!
So' i'm only going to say what i think about the shield in this thread...........
And, i love it I think it looks great, a really cool looking piece!! I think the detailing is fine, and the bronze color looks very nice!!
So wether its correct or not, its a.... from me!!
It would be great if we could find a photo of a vet wearing one that would ruffle a few feathers!!!
Nice one Stijn!!icon_cheers.gif -Nigel

[vic007]

Cheers Nigel. That makes two of us.

Originally Posted by knockoffnigel

It would be great if we could find a photo of a vet wearing one that would ruffle a few feathers!!!

That would be the day. I agree.

Best regards

stijn

[Seewolf]

It has a lot of S&L marks, hasn't it?

Indeed, more marks than i ever saw

It would be great if we could find a photo of a vet wearing one that would ruffle a few feathers!!!

It was forbidden to wear the Lappland shield, so i think we´ll never see such a photo

Everything has been said about the german awards law from 1957 so i only write about what i see here
A very nice looking shield with a great patina and surely well made. As an additionally buy a nice one

another shield that I’ll present later.

I really hope for you and me that it´s not a cholm shield