Heer Narvik Campaign Shield

$475.00

The Narvik Campaign shield was the first of a series of campaign shields to be introduced. It was established by Adolf Hitler on August 19th, 1940, as an award to all Wehrmacht personnel who participated in the battle of Narvik, Norway, between April 9th and June 9th, 1940. The shields were bestowed by Generalleutnant Eduard Dietl, the commander of Army Group Narvik, and it is alleged that only 8,577 shields were awarded to all branches of service personnel.

 

Die stamped alloy metal with a silver wash shield. The edelweiss, propeller, and anchor represent the Heer Gebirgsjäger, Kriegsmarine, and the Luftwaffe, respectively, that participated in the victory at Narvik. Mounted on field-grey cloth, reverse with all four pins intact. In very good condition.

Type 2, Version 2- Wilhelm Deumer Late War