Germany, Wehrmacht. A Narvik Shield Archive maker marked “STH” on reverse

maker marked “STH” on reverse

Footnote: Widukind was a Germanic leader of the Saxons during the Saxon Wars from 777-785 against Charlemagne

numbered "1561" and maker marked "PROVAZNIK A SPOL

inscribed "PAT APL FOR" (Patent Applied For) and "BIRKS EPNS" (Birks Electro Plated Nickel Silver) on the transition part of the handle

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Germany, Wehrmacht. A Narvik Shield Archive maker marked “STH” on reverse(Narvikschild). Constructed of silvered zink, the obverse consisting of a shield bearing a raised propeller, anchor, and edelweiss, symbolizing Kriegsmarine, Luftwaffe, and Gebirgsjger personnel, respectively, topped by an inscription of NARVIK and a German national eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, the reverse missing all of its attachment prongs with consequent loss of its branch attributing wool liner, with a silver finish indicating Heer