Germany, Heer. A Demjansk Schield GTRexclude with initial “D” in his

with initial “D” in his name is double punched

maker marked with LDO code “L/56” for Funcke & Brüninghaus

Ernst Risse)

a gilt crown mounted to the top star point

with a sheet metal wraparound hinge and a C shaped catch

Germany, Heer. A Demjansk Schield GTRexclude with initial “D” in his(Heer rmelschild Demjansk). Constructed of stamped magnetic sheet metal, the obverse consisting of a shield bearing a pair of crossed swords overlaying a plane and situated above a date of 1942, topped by an inscription of DEMJANSK and dual log pillboxes flanking a German national eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, affixed with all four reverse attachment prongs to a magnetic metal backplate with field grey wool liner (indicating Heer issue)