NEAR MINT NARVIK SHEILD IN GILT WITH FULL BACKING.

The Narvik Shield, designed by Professor Klein of Munich, was instituted on the 19th of August 1940. It was authorized for all German forces that took part in the conquest and subsequent defense of the port city of Narvik during the Norway Campaign. This is a near mint example with just a tiny amount of the gilt missing from the high spots, revealing the copper flash coating underneath. About 98% of gilt remains. It is mounted on a medium green uniform cloth backing. There are a few moth nips near the top, but very small. The reverse has all the original cream back paper intact over the steel back plate. A wonderfully preserved shield.

Code: 7049