Original German WWII Heer and Luftwaffe Narvik Shield Award Uniform Cutout - Narvikschild German Documents & Books They can however be read

They can however be read in the right light:

The only rear wear has been on the cylinder exterior

but unfortunately also has surface rust on a good portion

In really nice condition the brass is bright and the blade is in great shape

The side is Inscribed in Devanagari where one would expect to see a British Contractor's name

Original German WWII Heer and Luftwaffe Narvik Shield Award Uniform Cutout - Narvikschild German Documents & Books They can however be readOriginal Item: Only One Available. 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 AH. The Oberkommando der Wehrmacht (OKW) published the order the same day. A total of 8,577 military personnel received the award. It was bestowed by General Eduard Dietl, the commander