Germany, Heer. A Narvik Shield Auction surface wear on the reverse

surface wear on the reverse centrepiece

Footnote: The Order of Saint Sylvester was instituted by Pope Gregory XVI on October 31

" and marked STERLING" on the reverse

a fine quality set of insignia

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Germany, Heer. A Narvik Shield Auction surface wear on the reverse(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