Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Narvik Shield, Gold Grade certificate_of_authenticity Lieutenant Howitt commanded the first

Lieutenant Howitt commanded the first tank to cross the canal at the northern part of the city and the fire which he was able to bring upon the enemy caused the enemy casualties in great number and also assisted the infantry in holding the position which was counter-attacked on three occasions

5th Class 18 K GOLD and enamels

Footnote: James Gumble is noted to be the captain of the foretop (1st Class Petty Officer) on HMS Hastings

each constructed of cardboard-reinforced golden-yellow wool

Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Narvik Shield, Gold Grade certificate_of_authenticity Lieutenant Howitt commanded the first(Narvikschild in Gold). Constructed of cupal, affixed to a dark blue wool backer with a zink backplate, the obverse consisting of a shield with an anchor, propeller, and edelweiss, representing the Kriegsmarine, Luftwaffe, and Gebirgsjger, respectively, topped by an inscription of NARVIK and a German national eagle perched on top of a wreathed swastika, measuring 40. 48 mm (w) x 90. 62 mm (h), moderate oxidation evident, in overall near very fine