The Narvik Shield (German: Narvikschild) was a World War II German military decoration awarded to all German forces that took part in the battles of Narvik between 9 April and 8 June 1940. It was instituted on 19 August 1940 by Adolf Hitler. The Oberkommando der Wehrmacht (OKW) published the order the same day. It was bestowed by General Eduard Dietl, the commander of Army Group Narvik.[1][3]
The award was the first of a series of arm shield campaign awards.[4] A total of 8,577 personnel received the award.[1] Specifically: 2,755 to the army, 3,661 to the Kriegsmarine, and 2,161 to the Luftwaffe.[2]
The NarvikShield (German: Narvikschild) was a World War II German military decoration awarded to all German forces that took part in the battles of Narvik...
The Battles of Narvik were fought from 9 April to 8 June 1940, as a naval battle in Ofotfjord and as a land battle in the mountains surrounding the north...
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and 2nd Class War Merit Cross (1939), 1st and 2nd class with Swords NarvikShield Order of the Cross of Liberty, 2nd Class with Swords on 18 August 1943...
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Spanish Cross in Silver without Swords, and at the Battles of Narvik, receiving the NarvikShield. After the Norwegian Campaign he returned to Germany, joining...
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