Germany. A Mint Kriegsmarine Issue Narvik Shield United Republic of BACQUEVILLE 5

BACQUEVILLE 5

to be given in recognition of merit in the arts

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

Each photograph in turn measures 51 mm (w) x 48 mm (h)

surrounded by the inscription "WILHELM D

Germany. A Mint Kriegsmarine Issue Narvik Shield United Republic of BACQUEVILLE 5(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