Germany, Wehrmacht. A Narvik Shield Newly Listed the bottom exterior marked “SILBER”

the bottom exterior marked “SILBER”

(Zeppelin Amerikafahrt Gedenkmünze)

Willis-O'Connor became a close friend of King George VI

with overall very fine condition

the Order of the Red Banner (491)

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Narvik Shield Newly Listed the bottom exterior marked “SILBER”(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