Honour Shield of Air District Command Norway (2nd pattern)

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SKU: 01.GTR.0808.101.01.001

Estimated market value:

$650 USD

  • Honour Shield of Air District Command Norway (2nd pattern) Obverse
  • Honour Shield of Air District Command Norway (2nd pattern) Reverse

Estimated market value:

$650 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    Germany
  • Composition
    Tinted Zinc
  • Inscription
    Obv: FÜR BESONDERE LEISTUNG / DER / KOMMANDIERENDE / GENERAL UND BEFEHLS- / HABER IM FELDLUFT- / GAU NORWEGEN
  • Size
    110x160mm
  • Image Licensing
    The image of the Honour Shield of Air District Command Norway (2nd pattern) is attributed to Helmut Weitze Militärische Antiquitäten KG.

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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