Honour Shield of Air District Command Norway (1st pattern)

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SKU: 01.GTR.0808.101.01.000

Estimated market value:

$425 USD

  • Honour Shield of Air District Command Norway (1st pattern) Obverse
  • Honour Shield of Air District Command Norway (1st pattern) Obverse
  • Honour Shield of Air District Command Norway (1st pattern) Obverse
  • Honour Shield of Air District Command Norway (1st pattern) Obverse
  • Honour Shield of Air District Command Norway (1st pattern) Reverse
  • Honour Shield of Air District Command Norway (1st pattern) Reverse
  • Honour Shield of Air District Command Norway (1st pattern) Reverse

Estimated market value:

$425 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    Germany
  • Composition
    Tinted Zinc
  • Inscription
    Obv: FÜR BESONDERE LEISTUNG / DER KOMMANDIERENDE GENERAL / UND BEFEHLSHABER IM / LUFTGAU NORWEGEN
  • Size
    110x152mm

Physical Description and Item Details


Numbered "4932" on reverse. Very good condition.

History


There is no information on the institution of this award.

The plaque features an award number on the reverse, which was also featured on the accompanying award document. The highest number known to have been awarded is 8995.

There are two patterns that differ greatly in their designs.

The 1st pattern plaque is rectangular with a raised edge. It features a 1st pattern "droop tail" Luftwaffe eagle, facing to the viewer's right, the inscription underneath it states: for special merits / the commanding general and chief of Air District Norway. At the bottom is a circle with a man riding on a reindeer. The plaque is old gold or copper-coloured.

The 2nd pattern plaque is rectangular with a border of intertwined swastikas. It features a 2nd pattern Luftwaffe eagle with swastika, facing to the viewer's right. The inscription reads: for special merits / the commanding general and chief in Field Air District Norway. The plaque is old gold-coloured.

The German title for this award is "Ehrenschild des Luftgaukommandos Norwegen".

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