Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Mint Minesweeper War Badge, Wartime-Compatible Example by Rudolf Souval GTRexclude marked on reverse bottom arm

marked on reverse bottom arm L / 54 in curved shape (for Schauerte & Hhfeld

U-Flottille (8th U-Boat Flotilla)

the obverse bearing the left facing profile of Gustaf V

fastened in place with dual non-magnetic metal rivets

medal bed lined in maroon felt and incorporating a raised platform in maroon felt with a recessed area for the badge

Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Mint Minesweeper War Badge, Wartime-Compatible Example by Rudolf Souval GTRexclude marked on reverse bottom arm(Kriegsabzeichen fr Minensuch , U Boot Jagd und Sicherungsverbnde). Constructed of gilded and silvered zink, the obverse consisting of an oval oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, surrounding a central depiction of an exploding sea mine, the reverse with a crimped hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, maker marked with the logo of Rudolf Souval, Vienna, measuring 44. 54 mm (w) x 54. 71 mm (h), weighing 22. 4