Germany, Wehrmacht. A Demjansk Shield certificate_of_authenticity He wrote a letter

He wrote a letter

(Organisation Todt Offizier Schiffchen)

facsimile signature of A

circa 1914-16 period manufacture

a ribbon banner inscribed in Latin "DIEU ET MON DROIT" (God and my Right) fronting a wreath of roses and thistles below the shield

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Demjansk Shield certificate_of_authenticity He wrote a letter(rmelschild Demjansk). Constructed of magnetic metal, the obverse consisting of a shield bearing central raised and crossed swords, above a date of 1942 and overlaying a central monoplane, topped by an inscription of DEMJANSK and German national eagle flanked by log pillboxes, the reverse retaining two of four original clips formerly securing the shield to a backplate and wool liner, both of which have been lost to time, unmarked, measuring 50. 65 mm