Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Minesweeper Badge, By Rudolf Karneth Auction Service Records and Discharge Papers

Service Records and Discharge Papers

Gold and sterling silver

silvered residue evident on the obverse

at Aldershot

the Navy informing his father

Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Minesweeper Badge, By Rudolf Karneth Auction Service Records and Discharge Papers(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 round wire catch; maker marked R. K. for Rudolf Karneth on the reverse; measuring 44. 57 mm (w) x 55. 26 mm (h);