| Narvik Shield Narvikschild | |
|---|---|
.png) Narvik Shield in silver | |
| Type | Badge |
| Awarded for | Taking part in the Battles of Narvik |
| Presented by | Nazi Germany |
| Eligibility | Military personnel |
| Campaign(s) | World War II |
| Status | Obsolete |
| Established | 19 August 1940 |
| First awarded | Eduard Dietl 21 March 1941 |
| Last awarded | 15 June 1943 |
| Total | 8,577[1] |
| Total awarded posthumously | 680[2] |
.jpg) 1957 version in gilt | |
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]
- ^ a b c Angolia 1987, p. 276.
- ^ a b Williamson 2002, p. 18.
- ^ Ailsby 1987, p. 96.
- ^ Littlejohn & Dodkins 1968, p. 142.