Germany, Heer. A Narvik Shield GTRexclude and then to Unteroffizier (NCO)

and then to Unteroffizier (NCO) on May 1 upon enlisting for a minimum of twelve years

light soiling and discolouration evident on the white embroidery on the wing

landing in France on May 7th

By April 12th

pin marked “900”

Germany, Heer. A Narvik Shield GTRexclude and then to Unteroffizier (NCO)(Narvikschild). Constructed of silvered zink, the obverse consisting of a shield bearing a raised anchor, propeller, and edelweiss, representing the Kriegsmarine, Luftwaffe, and Gebirgsjger, respectively, topped by an inscription of NARVIK and German national eagle perched on top of a wreathed swastika, affixed to a magnetic metal backplate and with all reverse attachment prongs intact, with a field grey liner indicating Heer issue, the shield