Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Kriegsmarine Minesweeper War Badge Auction : Silver Star (engraved in

: Silver Star (engraved in capitals "CHARLES B

He had a twin brother

which were to prove of enormous benefit in the years to follow

the circle within a blue triangle with characters in each of the three corners inscribed "Nobleness / Brave - Valiant / Related to Military - Ability to Fight"

Offered is an excellent example of a Knights Cross of the Iron Cross 1939 by Steinhauer & Luck

Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Kriegsmarine Minesweeper War Badge Auction : Silver Star (engraved in(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.