A WWII Nazi German Narvik shield, a military decoration worn on the upper left sleeve of the tunic and awarded to all German forces that took part in the battles of Narvik between 9 April and 8 June 1940. The shield is narrow with a pointed base and, at its apex, has an eagle with down-swept wings clutching a laurel wreath that surrounds a swastika. Below this in capital letters is written Narvik. The body of the shield features an edelweiss representing the army mountain troops, an anchor representing the Kriegsmarine, and propeller for the Luftwaffe. Affixed to a piece of coloured cloth that matches the color of the uniform of the recipients arm of service. Second World War Nazi German Shield Decorations And Third Reich Military Collectibles.