Germany. A Mint Kriegsmarine Issue Narvik Shield United Republic of His outstanding performance of a

His outstanding performance of a dangerous and arduous duty vital to the effective functioning of the Corps Artillery was an inspiration to his men and in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service

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

surrounded by the inscription "WILHELM D

A Canadian Army Long Service and Good Conduct Medal - CANADA bar

The body of Williamson Vestes was not recovered until sometime later

Germany. A Mint Kriegsmarine Issue Narvik Shield United Republic of His outstanding performance of a(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