Germany, Heer. A Lapland Shield Award Document to Obergefreiter Fritz Kaponig, Gebirgsjäger-Regiment 143 Archive demonstrating a small tear to

demonstrating a small tear to the lower right edge

two with a screwback

Accompanied by Sergeant Hamfel's RCAF log book stating that he had qualified for Air Gunner duties effective December 1

a Gold Grade Close Combat Clasp

in slightly worn condition (this is the only example known in this large size

Germany, Heer. A Lapland Shield Award Document to Obergefreiter Fritz Kaponig, Gebirgsjäger-Regiment 143 Archive demonstrating a small tear to(Heer Lapplandschild Verleihungsurkunde). Constructed of off white paper stock, the obverse bearing a handwritten dedication to OBERGFR. KAPONIG FRITZ of 13. Kompanie, Gebirgsjger Regiment 143, awarded on 22 July 1945, measuring 13. 5 cm (w) x 18 cm (h), secreted within a late period frame, demonstrating some discolouration and creasing, an unusual format notably used on other Lapland Shield documents to this unit in very fine condition.