Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Minesweeper War Badge Auction Archive on loop for suspension from

on loop for suspension from its period original medal ribbon bar

of whom of the Hanoverians were a branch

while the interior is missing the sliding vent closure panels which once permitted the forward vents to be closed

two piece construction affixed by four crimped points

Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Minesweeper War Badge Auction Archive on loop for suspension from(Kriegsabzeichen fr Minensuch , U Boot Jagd und Sicherungsverbnde). Constructed of gilded zink, the obverse consisting of an oval oak leaf wreath, topped by a German national eagle clutching a mobile swastika, the centre with a depiction of a sea mine exploding, the reverse with a barrel hinge and banjo style pinback meeting a round wire catch, unmarked, measuring 43. 83 mm (w) x 54. 01 mm (h), weighing 25. 3 grams, some loss of gilt evident,