Germany, Wehrmacht. A Demjansk Shield, Side Clip Variant Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic An additional strap descends from

An additional strap descends from the front of the lid and is perforated with a metal grommet which meets a stud that emanates from the side of the canister for secure closure

most likely in an administrative function

1900 in very fine condition

1950s (in brass

edged by twisted wire

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Demjansk Shield, Side Clip Variant Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic An additional strap descends from(rmelschild Demjansk). Constructed of magnetic metal, the obverse consisting of a shield bearing raised and crossed swords, overlaying a plane in mid flight, situated above a date of 1942, and topped by an inscription of DEMJANSK, in turn below a German national eagle perched on top of a wreathed mobile swastika and flanked by log pillboxes, retaining all four side clips, unmarked, measuring 50. 62 mm (w) x 92. 12 mm (h), weighing 11. 9 grams, missing