Germany. A Kriegsmarine Minesweeper Badge, by Juncker

(Kriegsabzeichen für Minensuch, U-Boot Jagd, und Sicherungsverbände). Constructed of gilded and silvered zink alloy; 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; unmarked, but displaying the typical manufacturing characteristics of C.E. Juncker of Berlin; measuring 44.28 mm (w) x 54.51 mm (h); weighing 24.1 grams; in overall very fine condition.