Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Minesweeper War Badge, By Wilhelm Hobacher United Republic of seeing front line action shortly

seeing front line action shortly thereafter at the Battle of Lorraine

downward scallops on the sides

14 mm x 44

frosted silver crowned Army eagle insignia affixed to the upper

Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Minesweeper War Badge, By Wilhelm Hobacher United Republic of seeing front line action shortly(Kriegsabzeichen fr Minensuch , U Boot Jagd und Sicherungsverbnde). Constructed of gilded and silvered zink, the obverse consisting of an oval oak leaf wreath, topped by a Kriegsmarine style German national eagle clutching a mobile swastika, with a central depiction of a sea mine exploding, the reverse with a barrel hinge and banjo style pinback meeting a flat wire catch, unmarked but with the physical characteristics of manufacture by Wilhelm