Original German WWII Kriegsmarine Minesweeper War Badge - Early Brass Construction Manufacture Type_Original Items Action and barrel frame lock

Action and barrel frame lock up are tight

but there is no major damage such as tears

with with most of the original finish on the metal scabbard faded to a peppered patina

The Boards are of the sewn-in variety

conducted as she sailed from Australia to Pearl Harbor on 15 April to 25 May 1943

Original German WWII Kriegsmarine Minesweeper War Badge - Early Brass Construction Manufacture Type_Original Items Action and barrel frame lockOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a wonderful example of the German WWII Kriegsmarine Minesweeper War Badge, which looks to be made from brass or tombak alloy. Later examples would generally be made from zinc. The badge is in very good condition, with a functioning pin back. The silvering on the central "splash" portion of the design is still almost complete, definitely a rarity, and the gold wash on the oak leaf wreath is also present,