Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Minesweeper Badge Auction when the heads of the

when the heads of the revolt decided to surrender

but which they had not succeeded in capturing

1918 he won the prestigious Prussian Military Merit Decoration in Silver

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

59 mm long knurled pin

Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Minesweeper Badge Auction when the heads of the(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.