Germany, Federal Republic. A Narvik Shield, Alternative 1957 Version Auction Archive Because the LRDG were experts

Because the LRDG were experts in desert navigation they were sometimes assigned to guide other units

HIGHLANDERS OF CANADA" and engraved "SENIOR INDOOR CHAMPIONSHIP" above and "1933" below

dated 1947

Slight enamel flaking on the obverse blue scroll and broken off attachment device holding eagle to the blue scroll on reverse

maker marked "EHDERS OBERBAHMEDE" and marked "GES

Germany, Federal Republic. A Narvik Shield, Alternative 1957 Version Auction Archive Because the LRDG were experts(Narvikschild). Constructed of gilded bronze; 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) on the obverse; with two of its three pins present on the reverse; measuring 37 mm (w) x 65 mm (h); in overall near mint condition.