Veteran Bring Back German WWII Kriegsmarine Mine Sweeper Badge-This minesweeper badge has very nice toning. There is finish loss but some remains on the reverse, and in the lowest details of the wreath and eagle. The wave has lost the majority of its silver finish on the large wavey, but a lot of the silver remains in the details of the sea below. The wreath has toned to a nice color! It is also nicely marked with the raised “RK” on the reverse of the wave, for Rudolf Karneth & Söhne. The pin set up functions as it should. We received this badge directly from the family of a US veteran, and we will supply the name to the buyer. Overall, a handsome badge in very good condition.
History: Instituted on 31 August 1940 by Supreme Commander Erich Raeder. This medal was awarded to Kriegsmarine members for service on mine sweeper vessels, sub chasers or escort vessels. Some examples that the award could derive from: The candidate had completed at least three operational sorties, was wounded during an operational sortie, the ship he was sailing in an operation was sunk due to enemy action, participated in a specific sortie that proved very successful, had shown exemplary conduct in the execution of his duties over a six-month period, completed an especially dangerous mission in a mined area or served on escort duty for 25 days or more.