WW II German Navy – OFFICER PRESENTATION SHIELD – BATTLESHIP SCHARNHORST – RARE!

You are bidding on a SUPERB example of a WW2 German Kriegsmarine Presentation Shield! Featuring the emblem of Schlachtschiff Scharhorst, this was originally presented to the Officer’s Mess Hall.

In early 1942, after British bombing raids, the two ships made the Channel Dash up the English Channel from occupied France to Germany. In early 1943, Scharnhorst joined the Bismarck-class battleship Tirpitz in Norway to interdict Allied convoys to the Soviet Union. Scharnhorst and several destroyers sortied from Norway to attack a convoy but British naval patrols intercepted the German force. During the Battle of the North Cape (26 December 1943), the Royal Navy battleship HMS Duke of York and her escorts sank Scharnhorst. Only 36 men survived, out of a crew of 1,968.

Made of painted wood, this is an AMAZING one-of-a-kind item! This is the emblem of Scharnhorst, and would have been presented to an Officer on the ship.  Dated August 18, 1940, it has some minor marks, scratches, wear, but is in otherwise EXCELLENT condition for it’s age. Colors are VERY vibrant! A manufacture stamp remains on the reverse, and clearly indicates, “Gustav Becker Wilhelmshaven”. Comes with a modern black and white image of the ship. Approx. 6″ x 7″ in size, it would make a PERFECT item for any collection or display!