Germany, Wehrmacht. A Narvik Shield Archive Footnote: Widukind was a Germanic

Footnote: Widukind was a Germanic leader of the Saxons during the Saxon Wars from 777-785 against Charlemagne

which were to prove of enormous benefit in the years to follow

dated "1914" below and marked "Rd

with two additional rear pockets opening with similar flap and button closures

maker marked “STH” on reverse

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Narvik Shield Archive Footnote: Widukind was a Germanic(Narvikschild). Constructed of silvered zink, the obverse consisting of a shield bearing a raised propeller, anchor, and edelweiss, symbolizing Kriegsmarine, Luftwaffe, and Gebirgsjger personnel, respectively, topped by an inscription of NARVIK and a German national eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, the reverse missing all of its attachment prongs with consequent loss of its branch attributing wool liner, with a silver finish indicating Heer