Heer Narvik Campaign Shield 

The Narvik Campaign shield was the first of a series of campaign shields to be introduced and was established by Adolf Hitler on August 19th 1940 for award to all Wehrmacht, personnel who participated in the battle of Narvik Norway between April 9th and June 9th 1940. The shields were bestowed by Generalleutnant Eduard Dietl the commander of Army Group Narvik and it is alleged that a total of only 8,577 shields were awarded to all branches of service personnel.

Early die stamped, ferrous metal with a silver wash shield. The edelweiss, propeller and anchor represent the Heer Gebirgsjäger, Kriegsmarine and the Luftwaffe respectively, that participated in the victory at Narvik. Mounted on field-grey cloth, reverse with three pins intact and also the original paper backing. Tunic removed example with signs of age and real use.

Scarce campaign award in a very nice, used condition!!