German WW2 campaign shield award in its silver version.
This arm shield was awarded to Kriegsmarine German Navy personnel, was worn on the upper left sleeve.
The award was issued following the German invasion of Norway in 1940 and is a sought after collectors item. As can be seen below the badge shows some aging signs, but all of the main features and details are intact. As found.
Date Instituted: August 19th, 1940.
Awarded To: Officers and men that participated in the Battle of Narvik during the Norwegian Campaign.
Qualifications: Participation in the Battle for Narvik between April 9th, 1940 and June 9th, 1940.
First Awarded: March 21st, 1941 to GenObrst. Dietl.
Number Awarded: 8,577 total.
Grades/Variations: This badge was awarded in three versions, two silver versions and a gold version.
REFERENCE: Detlev Niemann, Price Guide. Orders and decorations Germany, 2004, page 574, catalogue price is 220 EURO ($300 - 14 years ago !!). Selling as a consignment. Authentication is unknown.
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