Germany, Wehrmacht. A Narvik Shield Archive settling in St

settling in St

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

A Third Reich “Wehrfähig” Wehrmacht badge

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

numbered "1561" and maker marked "PROVAZNIK A SPOL

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Narvik Shield Archive settling in St(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