Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Minesweeper Badge, By Rudolf Karneth Auction Archive center appliqué in gilt and

center appliqué in gilt and enamels (36x36mm)

17 mm (w) x 34

The nickel plated aluminum fittings on the crossguard are SA Group marked “Sa” in the center of the reverse of the lower crossguard in small letters

that he spoke English and Russian fluently

and also one of the largest Volksfeste in Germany

Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Minesweeper Badge, By Rudolf Karneth Auction Archive center appliqué in gilt and(Kriegsabzeichen fr Minensuch, U Boot Jagd, und Sicherungsverbnde). Constructed of gilded and silvered zink, 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 Karnethon the reverse, measuring 44. 31 mm (w) x 55. 15 mm (h),