*German, WW2, Kriegsmarine Minesweeper War Badge, Unmarked but style of Wilhelm Deumer, Lüdenscheid*
Constructed from gilded and silvered zinc, the obverse features an oval oak leaf wreath, joined at the bottom by a ribbon, encircling a central depiction of an exploding sea mine. The reverse side includes a block hinge and a banjo-style pinback meeting a flat wire catch, topped by a stabilizer. Though unmarked, it exhibits characteristics attributed to a variation produced by Wilhelm Deumer, Lüdenscheid.
The Minesweeper War Badge, also known as the Minesweepers, Sub-Chasers, and Escort-Vessel War Badge (Kriegsabzeichen für Minensuch-, U-Boot-Jagd- und Sicherungsverbände), was a World War II German military decoration awarded to Kriegsmarine members for service on minesweeper vessels. Instituted on 31 August 1940 by Grand Admiral Erich Raeder, it was first awarded on 28 November 1940. It was designed by Otto Placzek of Berlin.
The medal was worn on the lower part of the left breast pocket of the naval service tunic, underneath the 1st class Iron Cross or an equivalent grade award if received.
*Condition*
Good used condition. Please see photographs as part of the condition report.
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