Germany, Wehrmacht. A Narvik Shield Newly Listed At his own expense

At his own expense

one Cavalry Spur

Both belonged to the 3rd Company of Landesschützen Battalion 819

Sea Island (British Columbia) and achieved the designation GL Pilot (R) on October 1

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Narvik Shield Newly Listed At his own expense(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