Germany. A Wehrmacht Heer (Army) Issue Narvik Campaign Shield GTRexclude to control anti-submarine air operations

to control anti-submarine air operations in the northeast Atlantic and for the air defence of Newfoundland and Labrador

adjustable tabs with brass snap buttons on either side at the waist

Louise Mulvey of Ottawa and Lilian Granger of Syracuse

1926 to April 30

Germany. A Wehrmacht Heer (Army) Issue Narvik Campaign Shield GTRexclude to control anti-submarine air operationsConstructed of stamped cupal; the shield featuring a national eagle with swooped down wings, clutching a wreathed swastika; inscribed Narvik in capital letters, with an Edelweiss flower (representing the Heer) in the center between the date 1940 and a crossed anchor (representing the Kriegsmarine) and propellor (representing the Luftwaffe) on the obverse; with its wool backer (note the extensive mothing); with its metal backing plate and all four