Original German WWII Kriegsmarine Minesweeper War Badge by Rudolf Karneth & Söhne Gahendra Martini Rifles & Parts The display of a Lefaucheux

The display of a Lefaucheux breech-loading gun inspired English apprentice gunmaker Edwin Charles Hodges (1831-1925) to make an improved copy and persuade leading London gun maker Joseph Lang that this was the gun of the future

Since the first incarnation

alerting the crew

with minor paint wear

There are also some script words scratched onto the body of the flask which is poorly done

Original German WWII Kriegsmarine Minesweeper War Badge by Rudolf Karneth & Söhne Gahendra Martini Rifles & Parts The display of a LefaucheuxOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of the German WWII Kriegsmarine Minesweeper War Badge, made by manufacturer Rudolf Karneth of Gablonz, a well known maker of WWII Kriegsmarine badges. The company's R. K. initials are on the back of the award at the top of the "water splash". The badge is in very good condition, with a functioning pin back. The silvering on the central portion is still retained somewhat, however as with