1940 Naval Minesweeper Badge by Meybauer
Price: Sold
Description: Die struck, solid backed, alloy construction badge with gilt, silver/ grey finish. The badge is in the form of a gilt washed, vertically oval, oak-leaf wreath with national eagle, with outstretched wings, superimposed to the top center, encompassing a grey washed, horizontal waves and a silver washed, cut-out, vertical, exploding, water funnel. Tombak block hinge, wide pin & wire catch assembly. Retains most of its original finish.
Reference: ‘The Kriegsmarine Awards Vol 1’ by Weber; pages 288-289
