Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Minesweeper War Badge GTRexclude and his exemplary bravery have

and his exemplary bravery have earned him the esteem of his commanders and his men

In copper washed alloy

the other with a matte finish: 68 mm x 98 mm)

A circular medal constructed of zinc

2 mm x 54 mm

Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Minesweeper War Badge GTRexclude and his exemplary bravery have(Kriegsabzeichen fr Minensuch , U Boot Jagd und Sicherungsverbnde). Constructed of gilded and silvered tombak, the obverse consisting of an oval oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, topped by a Kriegsmarine eagle clutching a mobile swastika, around a central depiction of a sea mine exploding, the reverse with a crimped barrel hinge and banjo style pinback meeting a flattened catch, unmarked but with the physical characteristics of