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

5 mm inclusive of its laurel wreath and dual arms bearing swords suspension)

December 31

with minor material fatigue evident to the right border

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,