Narvik Shield.Original?

[Maks351]

Narvik Shield.Original?Thanks in advance.

[Maks351]

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[pantherv]

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Nothing wrong with this one....nice Buntmetal shield...

Peter

[Tim B.]

Tim

[Christopher G.]

Nice Narvik for sure but if its at a site like that...its probably a pretty penny.

Regards,
Chris G.

[Bruce Simcox]

Hi Maks......

......I concur with the others. But, with the reddish coppery look, I tend to want to think that it's cupal. Am I mistaken, or is my monitor misreading the coloration?

[Christopher G.]

It sure looks cupal to me too.

This one also looks like it is the same maker as the double strike versions or is it just my eyes?

Regards,
Chris G.

[pantherv]

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I always thought the KM were CupAl and the LW/ Army Buntmetal...

Peter

[Jamz]

I'm sure y'all know better than me but when I first saw that coppery color yesterday... cupal came to mind right away. But I didn't respond then because I don't have the expertise.
Like to know the answer to that question about Navy and luftwaffe/heer base metals also. Thanks, John

[Tim B.]

Ummm....

[Tim B.]

Had some idle time so thought I would did up some old PICS.

Here's the Heer a little closer next to the Luftwaffe and you can see the copper on the Heer.
Tim

[Tim B.]

A little more light on the subject... These have been shown/discussed in several past threads, but I can't find all of them anymore. Clearly, copper coming through.

Now, was it only a copper coating to allow a better finish to adhere to the metal, or is it actually CupAl (copper/aluminun)? If I remember correctly, and I have these stored away right now and haven't rechecked them, but these are magnetic or at least the backplates were (again I am going from memory).
Tim

[Bruce Simcox]

Hi Tim......

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Now, was it only a copper coating to allow a better finish to adhere to the metal, or is it actually CupAl (copper/aluminun)?

That makes sense, if they are magnetic, and would add validity to what Peter had to say:

I always thought the KM were CupAl and the LW/ Army Buntmetal...

I don't suppose that someone would want to dissect a good one to see, though I imagine that there could be a relic/damaged shield out there somewhere just perfect for that purpose.

Campaign shields have always been a favorite of mine, but I've only really had a chance to handle a handful of real ones over the course of my collecting adventure.

I'm waiting for Pascal's book to come out....I know it's going to be special, and it will go a long way in getting to the bottom of many questions.

Thanks for inserting your pics Tim.....always nice to see those great shields!

[pantherv]

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Isn't it against the law hoarding Narvik's in America Tim...

Here's a comparison of the 3 shields in question

[pantherv]

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Here's an edge on close-up of the KM shield...is this aluminium where the copper's been rubbed away.

The weight on the KM shield is 22.2 grams

The LW shield shown weighs 29.5 grams

I guess that makes the KM shield Cupal and the LW shield Buntmetal.

Peter