Germany, Heer. A Narvik Shield Auction Archive A First War Austrian Medal

A First War Austrian Medal Bar - Mounted as originally worn

reverse illustrating the Republic of Korea Taeguk insignia

Pair of medals mounted as worn

Measuring 184 mm (w) x 234 mm (h)

Germany, Heer. A Narvik Shield Auction Archive A First War Austrian Medal(Narvikschild). Constructed of silvered zink, the obverse consisting of a shield bearing a raised anchor, propeller, and edelweiss, representing the Kriegsmarine, Luftwaffe, and Gebirgsjger, respectively, topped by an inscription of NARVIK and German national eagle perched on top of a wreathed swastika, affixed to a magnetic metal backplate and with all reverse attachment prongs intact, with a field grey liner indicating Heer issue, the shield