Germany, Third Reich. A Luftwaffe Issue Narvik Campaign Shield GTRexclude loss of scabbard shaft paint

loss of scabbard shaft paint with consequent surface oxidation

and over which I could see the infantry crossing

the embossed image of the First Rifle Regiment of Finland (Russian manned) on the front cover

a ribbon banner inscribed in French "DIEV ET MON DROIT" (God and My Right) and framed by ornate framework incorporating roses

noting that Walker's "Wounds (had) healed

Germany, Third Reich. A Luftwaffe Issue Narvik Campaign Shield GTRexclude loss of scabbard shaft paint(Luftwaffe Narvikschild). Instituted August 19th 1940. (1941 1943 issue). Constructed of silvered coupal, the obverse consisting of a shield bearing a raised propeller, anchor, and edelweiss, representing the Luftwaffe, Kriegmarine, and Gebirgsjger (Heer) respectively, topped by an inscription of NARVIK and a German national eagle perched on top of a wreathed swastika, affixed with all four reverse attachment prongs to a magnetic metal backplate with