Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Minesweeper Badge, By Rudolf Karneth Auction silvered residue evident on the

silvered residue evident on the obverse

measuring 88x149mm

at Aldershot

where he was the Artificer Engineer "in engineering charge" and served on the Dover Patrol until the end of the conflict

Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Minesweeper Badge, By Rudolf Karneth Auction silvered residue evident on the(Kriegsabzeichen fr Minensuch, U Boot Jagd, und Sicherungsverbnde). Constructed of gilded and silvered tombac; the obverse with a laurel wreath border and with a central area depicting a sea mine exploding in wavy water, and a national eagle clutching a swastika; the reverse plain, with a slender banjo style pinback, barrel hinge, and a round wire catch; maker marked R. K. for Rudolf Karneth on the reverse; measuring 44. 57 mm (w) x 55. 26 mm (h);