Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Kriegsmarine Minesweeper War Badge United Republic of dug out incidentally during the

dug out incidentally during the construction project approximately 10 years ago

He was awarded the Purple Heart by the Commanding General

measures 83

fine quality BeVo style machine embroidery in grey threading

Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Kriegsmarine Minesweeper War Badge United Republic of dug out incidentally during the(Kriegsabzeichen fr Minensuch , U Boot Jagd und Sicherungsverbnde). Constructed of gilded and silvered tombac, composed of an 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 presents plain with a centre catch for stabilization and a horizontal banjo style pinback, unmarked, measuring 54 mm (h) x 43 mm (w), in very fine condition.