Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Minesweeper War Badge, Post-1957 Reissue certificate_of_authenticity surrounded by an open-ended wreath

surrounded by an open-ended wreath of oak leaves

nicely toned star in extremely fine condition

wrapped around white cord

credited with having served in Canada and Continental Europe

Instituted on 14 August 1942

Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Minesweeper War Badge, Post-1957 Reissue certificate_of_authenticity surrounded by an open-ended wreath(Kriegsabzeichen fr Minensuch , U Boot Jagd und Sicherungsverbnde). Constructed of gilded and silvered bronze, consisting of an oval oak leaf wreath, with a central representation of an exploding sea mine, the reverse with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, unmarked, measuring 44. 59 mm (w) x 51. 84 mm (h), weighing 32. 2 grams, in near extremely fine condition.