Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Minesweeper Badge Auction Measuring 78x116mm

Measuring 78x116mm

Explosions continued throughout the night

1918 he won the prestigious Prussian Military Merit Decoration in Silver

with the community of Alliford Bay gradually transitioning into a logging centre

hand-numbered in black ink "7998" at the upper right

Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Minesweeper Badge Auction Measuring 78x116mm(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.