Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Mint Minesweeper War Badge, Wartime-Compatible Example by Rudolf Souval GTRexclude He was decorated three times

He was decorated three times during the war

measuring at 35mm (w) x 51mm (h)

and the remaining 9 links consisting of partially-blackened stylized gilt shields with Hohenzollern coats of arms

The album measures 325 mm (w) x 230 mm (h)

Lieutenant Colonel Rooney went overseas to England Oct

Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Mint Minesweeper War Badge, Wartime-Compatible Example by Rudolf Souval GTRexclude He was decorated three times(Kriegsabzeichen fr Minensuch , U Boot Jagd und Sicherungsverbnde). Constructed of gilded and silvered zink, the obverse consisting of an oval oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, surrounding a central depiction of an exploding sea mine, the reverse with a crimped hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, maker marked with the logo of Rudolf Souval, Vienna, measuring 44. 54 mm (w) x 54. 71 mm (h), weighing 22. 4