Germany. A German Kriegsmarine Minesweeper Badge
A second war German “Kriegsabzeichen für Minensuch, U-Boot Jagd, und Sicherungsverbände”; oval in gilt 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, but missing its catch - with period thin copper wires spun around the catch; an unmarked example; measuring 43.58 mm (w) x 55.49 mm (h); weighing 25.0 grams; slightly bent, with its finish well preserved; in overall near very fine condition. (C:29)

