Germany. A Mint Kriegsmarine Issue Narvik Shield United Republic of were tasked to attack and

were tasked to attack and occupy a series of buildings on the night of September 9th 1848

His outstanding performance of a dangerous and arduous duty vital to the effective functioning of the Corps Artillery was an inspiration to his men and in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service

and the presence of the Black Eagle Order suggests the badge was created for a specific occasion

surrounded by the inscription "WILHELM D

Pendleton Field

Germany. A Mint Kriegsmarine Issue Narvik Shield United Republic of were tasked to attack and(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