Germany, Wehrmacht. A Narvik Shield Auction Archive A replacement magnetic metal fixture

A replacement magnetic metal fixture is secured to the tip with one of two rivets

An award certificate for the “Erinnerungsmedaille für die Landesverteidigung von Tirol 1914-1918” (commemorative medal for the national defense of Tyrol) to Ferdinand Matzig

(Heer Kragenspiegel für Aufklärungstruppe)

both pieces sewn in place upon a black felt base

Those battles included the battle of Monastero (Monastery)/Quota (Hill) 731 in southern Albania

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Narvik Shield Auction Archive A replacement magnetic metal fixture(Narvikschild). Constructed of zink, the obverse consisting of a shield bearing a propeller, anchor, and edelweiss, symbolizing the Luftwaffe, Kriegsmarine, and Gebirgsjger, respectively, topped by a date of 1940, an inscription of NARVIK, and a German national eagle perched on top of a wreathed swastika, the reverse with all four attachment prongs intact, unmarked, measuring 42. 27 mm (w) x 90. 95 mm (h), weighing 19. 7 grams, missing its backplate