Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Narvik Shield Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic measuring 60 mm (w) x

measuring 60 mm (w) x 113 mm (h)

a scarce example to an individual associated with Wehrmacht veterinary personnel in extremely fine condition

exhibiting the manufacturing characteristics of the manufacturer Wagner

but it looks like Gerlach was deemed unworthy for service (wehrunwürdig) on June 12

Instituted May 25th

Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Narvik Shield Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic measuring 60 mm (w) x(Kriegsmarine Narvikschild). Constructed of gilded zink, the obverse consisting of a shield bearing a raised propeller, anchor, and edelweiss, representing the Luftwaffe, Kriegsmarine, and Gebirgsjger, respectively, flanked by a date of 1940, and topped by an inscription of NARVIK and Heer style German national eagle perched on top of a wreathed swastika, affixed with all four reverse attachment prongs to a zink backplate with a dark navy blue wool