Germany. A Mint Kriegsmarine Issue Narvik Shield United Republic of to be given in recognition

to be given in recognition of merit in the arts

Panel 81 to 84

The body of Williamson Vestes was not recovered until sometime later

Pendleton Field

Germany. A Mint Kriegsmarine Issue Narvik Shield United Republic of to be given in recognition(Kriegsmarine Narvik Schild). Constructed of of gilded non magnetic metal (probably zinc); the obverse 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 propeller (representing the Luftwaffe); with a dark blue wool backer and black paper