Gold Narvik Shield. Thoughts? Ade?:)

[axisdagger]

Any thoughts on this shield.

[sitges1990]

This is a Kriegsmarine issue, and I think it's original. In the big scheme of things, they did not make very many of these. Wait for some additional opinions.

Jay

[Adrian]

After hastily brushing up on Narvik shields I'm in agreement with Jay, it looks like a good original example. A zincer that has held it's reasonably finish well.
Comparing with known originals, it has the features normally found on genuine badges and I can't see any of the usual things found on fakes so for me it's a good one.
I would be interested if anyone disagrees and thinks it to be fake?

[John Brandon]

Nice example, and it was good to meet you yesterday Adrian

[Adrian]

Thank you for your valued opinion John and it was also a pleasure to meet you.

[axisdagger]

Thanks guys. From my own bit of research I was pretty confident that it was good but it is the first one I have had in person so I was looking for some input. I always appreciate the time you more experienced collectors take to help out us newer people.

[John Brandon]

I ended up buying about a dozen badges so when you see them you can crucify me I nearly bought a Narvik, got it on hold until Birmingham. I also ended up buying a full set of 08 webbing, plus an 02 tunic! I'll never learn!

[Adrian Stevenson]

Looks fine to me too.

Cheers, Ade.

[Adrian Stevenson]

Hi John, you will never be cured, it is as my mate calls it, "the sweet sickness"......

Cheers, Ade.

[Adrian]

I ended up buying about a dozen badges so when you see them you can crucify me I nearly bought a Narvik, got it on hold until Birmingham. I also ended up buying a full set of 08 webbing, plus an 02 tunic! I'll never learn!

I've never crucified anyone John. I might be after a deal at some point.