Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Minesweeper War Badge By Schwerin United Republic of officially numbered (00339)

officially numbered (00339)

5 cm long and 16

reverse illustrating a right hand gripping a downward pointing sword

inside is lined in black cotton

Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Minesweeper War Badge By Schwerin United Republic of officially numbered (00339)(Kriegsabzeichen fr Minensuch , U Boot Jagd und Sicherungsverbnde). Constructed of gilded feinzink, presenting as an oval oak leaf wreath with a German national eagle clutching a mobile swastika at the top, centre features representation of exploding sea mine in water, reverse with a barrel hinge and banjo style pinback meeting a flat wire catch, marked with designer Otto Placzek, Berlin and maker Schwerin, Berlin, measuring 43. 32 (w) x 53. 51 mm