Germany, Wehrmacht. A Narvik Shield Auction followed by a posting ashore

followed by a posting ashore at the end of the year to HMS Cormorant at the Naval Base in Gibraltar "For General Staff Duties" on November 24

he was killed in action at the Battle of Vimy Ridge on 9 April 1917

constructed of rolled and twisted silver aluminum bullion threads that are embroidered onto a red wool backer

1942 and was repatriated on May 18

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

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Narvik Shield Auction followed by a posting ashore(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