Germany. A Mint Kriegsmarine Issue Narvik Shield United Republic of surrounded by the inscription "WILHELM

surrounded by the inscription "WILHELM D

and the presence of the Black Eagle Order suggests the badge was created for a specific occasion

Panel 81 to 84

The body of Williamson Vestes was not recovered until sometime later

Germany. A Mint Kriegsmarine Issue Narvik Shield United Republic of surrounded by the inscription "WILHELM(Kriegsmarine Narvik Schild). Constructed of of gilded non magnetic metal (probably zinc); the obverse featuring a national eagle with swooped down wings, clutching a wreathed swastika; inscribed Narvik in capital letters, with an Edelweiss flower (representing the Heer) in the center between the date 1940 and a crossed anchor (representing the Kriegsmarine) and propeller (representing the Luftwaffe); with a dark blue wool backer and black paper