An Award Document For The Lappland Shield To Fritz Wittkopp Newly Listed with small authorization certificate (matching

with small authorization certificate (matching numbers)

along with the indented v-shape "swallowtail" on the right side

Sold with an original photo of a Croatian Home Army Major

in a gold circular frame

marked 12 on reverse

An Award Document For The Lappland Shield To Fritz Wittkopp Newly Listed with small authorization certificate (matchingA certificate, measuring 143x210mm, very fine condition with folding creases and repairs to the reverse. The recipient is Senior Lance Corporal Fritz Wittkopp of the 5th Company of Grenadier Brigade 388. The document is dated to Pothus (northern Norway) on July 28, 1945, and signed in blue crayon by Lieutenant Colonel and Commander of the Grenadier Brigade, Franz Walter. Footnote: Plans for the Lappland Shield were introduced in February as the last