Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Minesweeper War Badge, By Schwerin & Sohn United Republic of the obverse with a central

the obverse with a central silver applique in the form of a silvered Habsburg eagle

constructed of nickel-plated magnetic metal

in Gold and enamels (14x16mm)

encompassing long service of an NCO who rose to the rank of an Officer

when the bodies were moved to the Kiel War Cemetery

Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Minesweeper War Badge, By Schwerin & Sohn United Republic of the obverse with a central(Kriegsabzeichen fr Minensuch , U Boot Jagd und Sicherungsverbnde). Constructed of gilded tombak, the obverse consisting of an oval oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, topped by a Wehrmacht eagle clutching a mobile swastika, around a central depiction of a sea mine exploding, the reverse with a block hinge and banjo style pinback meeting a flat wire catch, designer marked OTTO PLACZEK, BERLIN and maker marked SCHWERIN, BERLIN,