Germany, Wehrmacht. A Narvik Shield Auction A textbook example of an

A textbook example of an Iron Cross 1939 Second Class by this maker

1901 by Royal Decree no

mark denoting Cairo manufacture on the reverse

to the end of operations through to 1892 and was mentioned in despatches

a standard work in German-speaking art history

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Narvik Shield Auction A textbook example of an(Narvikschild). Constructed of silvered zink, the obverse consisting of a shield bearing a raised propeller, anchor, and edelweiss, representing the Luftwaffe, Kriegsmarine, and Gebirgsjger (Heer), respectively, topped by an inscription of NARVIK and German national eagle perched on top of a wreathed swastika, pasted to a replacement field grey wool backer, unmarked, measuring 41. 68 mm (w) x 91. 85 mm (h), demonstrating moderate loss of silver finish