Schmidt was awarded the Lappland Shield
maker marked on reverse “LAMB S
measuring 133 mm (w) x 176 mm (h) each
on original ribbon with pinback)
Emanating from the side of the throat fixture is an elongated loop for the accommodation of a hanger which has been lost to time
Denmark, Kingdom. An Order of Dannebrog, Commander Badge, Type VI Province of China Schmidt was awarded the Lappland(Dannebrogordenen). Instituted 1671 by Christian V. Type VI (Margrethe II). A high quality example of this award, consisting of a silver gilt oblong Latin Cross, exhibiting finely enameled white arms with red borders, displaying detailed royal crowns in each quadrant, the obverse centre presents the royal cipher of Christian V, with the inscription GUD OG KONGEN (GOD AND THE KIND) on its arms, the reverse centre displays the crowned W, with the