Germany, Wehrmacht. A Narvik Shield Auction in matte-finished brass

in matte-finished brass

1942 and was repatriated on May 18

maker marked "AKSEL HOLMSEN OSLO" on the reverse

(Heer Soldbuch und Photos)

residue in the recessed areas of the stars and clasps from cleaning

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Narvik Shield Auction in matte-finished brass(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