the obverse maker marked “VERINER”
a researchable example in near extremely fine condition
overall bronze wash loss)
overall the gilding on the Minesweeper badge has worn off but the silvering is well preserved
Footnote: Hauptmann (later Oberst) Heinrich Wittmer served as a Group Commander of Kampfgeschwader 55 “Greif”
Germany, Third Reich. A Mixed Lot of Insignia Auction Archive the obverse maker marked “VERINER”(Insignien). A mixed lot of four insignia, including: 1. A Kriegsmarine EM NCOs tropical breast eagle, constructed of light brown rayon, the obverse bearing a machine embroidered golden brown Wehrmacht eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, unmarked, measuring 132 mm (w) x 58 mm (h), in unissued and near mint condition. 2. A 1st Fallschirm Panzer Division Hermann Gring EM NCOs cap breast eagle, constructed of black wool, the obverse bearing a