Germany, Wehrmacht. A Narvik Shield Auction maker marked "AKSEL HOLMSEN OSLO"

maker marked "AKSEL HOLMSEN OSLO" on the reverse

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

and are secured to the tunic by stitching at the outer edge and by a pebbled

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

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Narvik Shield Auction maker marked "AKSEL HOLMSEN OSLO"(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