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AUCTION # 33 ANTIQUE ARMS, ARMOR & DECORATIONS
A Nazi German WW2 Narvik Shield, a military decoration worn on the upper left sleeve of the tunic and awarded to all German forces that took part in the battles of Narvik between 9 April and 8 June 1940. The award was the first of a series of arms shield campaign awards. The shield is narrow with a pointed base and, at its apex, has an eagle with down-swept wings clutching a laurel wreath that surrounds a swastika. Below this in capital letters is written Narvik. The body of the shield features an edelweiss (representing the army mountain troops), an anchor (representing the Kriegsmarine), and a propeller (for the Luftwaffe). This golden-colored version was awarded for Kriegsmarine.
Dimensions: L: 4 5/16 IN., (11 cm.)
Condition: Excellent
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