the reverse with an unknown maker’s mark
scarce (700 awarded)
the reverse presents the inscription FÜR AUSZEICHNUNG IM KRIEG (FOR AWARD IN THE WAR)
backed by an open-ended wreath composed of a branch of laurel leaves at the left and a branch of oak leaves at the right
on each arm the crowned reversed cypher
Germany, Wehrmacht. A Narvik Shield Auction Archive the reverse with an unknown(Narvikschild). Constructed of silvered zink, the obverse consisting of a shield bearing a propeller, anchor, and edelweiss, representing the Luftwaffe, Kriegsmarine, and Gebirgsjger, respectively, topped by an inscription of NARVIK and a German national eagle perched on top of a wreathed swastika, the reverse retaining three of four original attachment prongs, unmarked, measuring 42. 20 mm (w) x 91. 08 mm (h), weighing 22. 4 grams, with no evidence