Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Minesweeper War Badge By Schwerin GTRexclude also marked 900 silver

also marked 900 silver

Measuring between 85x62mm and 131x183mm

145mm in total length

HORSTER - Measuring 199 mm

in silver with pleasing patina

Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Minesweeper War Badge By Schwerin GTRexclude also marked 900 silver(Kriegsabzeichen fr Minensuch , U Boot Jagd und Sicherungsverbnde). Constructed of gilded feinzink, presenting as an oval oak leaf wreath with a German national eagle clutching a mobile swastika at the top, centre features representation of exploding sea mine in water, reverse with a barrel hinge and banjo style pinback meeting a flat wire catch, marked with designer Otto Placzek, Berlin and maker Schwerin, Berlin, measuring 43. 32 (w) x 53. 51 mm