Germany. A Mint Kriegsmarine Issue Narvik Shield United Republic of Pendleton Field

Pendleton Field

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

The body of Williamson Vestes was not recovered until sometime later

the obverse stamped with “Ausb

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

Germany. A Mint Kriegsmarine Issue Narvik Shield United Republic of Pendleton Field(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