Germany. A Wehrmacht Heer (Army) Issue Narvik Campaign Shield Archive Navarino (John Barker) edge bruising

Navarino (John Barker) edge bruising and contact marks

At the time of receiving his wound

engraved on the reverse "ENSIGN JOSEPH WARE"

Colonel Winslow's services were marked by the energy

functioning silvered metal clips at either end

Germany. A Wehrmacht Heer (Army) Issue Narvik Campaign Shield Archive Navarino (John Barker) edge bruisingConstructed of stamped cupal; the shield featuring a national eagle with swooped down wings, clutching a wreathed swastika; inscribed Narvik in capital letters, with an Edelweiss flower (representing the Heer) in the center between the date 1940 and a crossed anchor (representing the Kriegsmarine) and propellor (representing the Luftwaffe) on the obverse; with its wool backer (note the extensive mothing); with its metal backing plate and all four