Germany, Wehrmacht. A Narvik Shield Auction constructed of rolled and twisted

constructed of rolled and twisted silver aluminum bullion threads that are embroidered onto a red wool backer

maker marked "AKSEL HOLMSEN OSLO" on the reverse

The eagle insignia measures 95 mm (w) x 50 mm (h)

Weidinger survived the war and died on January 10

he was killed in action at the Battle of Vimy Ridge on 9 April 1917

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Narvik Shield Auction constructed of rolled and twisted(Narvikschild). Constructed of silvered zink, the obverse consisting of a shield bearing a propeller, anchor, and edelweiss, representing the Luftwaffe, Kriegsmarine, and Gebirgsjger, respectively, topped by an inscription of NARVIK and a German national eagle perched on top of a wreathed swastika, the reverse retaining three of four original attachment prongs, unmarked, measuring 42. 20 mm (w) x 91. 08 mm (h), weighing 22. 4 grams, with no evidence