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

stamped underneath “900” for silver content and the jeweler’s mark

He signed his Attestation Paper with the 37th Infantry Battalion

" and marked STERLING" on the reverse

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