Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Minesweeper Badge Hold machine embroidered in silver-grey thread

machine embroidered in silver-grey thread on top of a black wool background

most likely on due to the extensive air traffic and bombing

Alceste for both actions

It has remained untouched since it was brought over to Canada

Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Minesweeper Badge Hold machine embroidered in silver-grey thread(Kriegsabzeichen fr Minensuch, U Boot Jagd, und Sicherungsverbnde). Constructed of gilded and silvered tombac; the obverse with a laurel wreath border and with a central area depicting a sea mine exploding in wavy water, and a national eagle clutching a swastika; the reverse plain, with a slender banjo style pinback, barrel hinge, and a flat wire catch; measuring 44. 38 mm (w) x 55. 24 mm (h); weighing 29. 4 grams; in overall good condition.