Germany, Kriegsmarine. An Unusual Minesweeper War Badge Presentation Frame United Republic of A dedication in blue ink

A dedication in blue ink on the reverse reads: “In faithful friendship

cargo and fittings below the lime had escaped the inferno and were in a remarkably good state of preservation

measuring 62 mm (w) x 20 mm (h) each

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Germany, Kriegsmarine. An Unusual Minesweeper War Badge Presentation Frame United Republic of A dedication in blue ink(Kriegsabzeichen fr Minensuch , U Boot Jagd und Sicherungsverbnde Prsentationsrahmen). A unique commemorative presentation frame presumably to the recipient of a Minesweeper War Badge, consisting of a black backer bearing a finely detailed depiction of the award executed in fine wood chips with details highlighted in graphite pencil, set above two thin and black painted wooden strips bearing an inscription of MINENSUCH U BOOTJAGD I. SICHERUNGSV.