1942 and was repatriated on May 18
The eagle insignia measures 95 mm (w) x 50 mm (h)
followed by a posting ashore at the end of the year to HMS Cormorant at the Naval Base in Gibraltar "For General Staff Duties" on November 24
maker marked "AKSEL HOLMSEN OSLO" on the reverse
in matte-finished brass
Germany, Wehrmacht. A Narvik Shield Auction 1942 and was repatriated on(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