English: The Lorient Shield (German: Lorientschild) was a non-official emblem awarded during World War II to German Wehrmacht members defending the city of Lorient, a vital naval base. Created during the 1944 siege, it featured a soldier, the year 1944, and the city name. The emblem, made from various metals, was distributed to around 10,000-12,000 soldiers in the besieged garrison, despite its unofficial status.
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