Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Minesweeper Badge, By Rudolf Karneth Hold numbered "1966" and engraved in

numbered "1966" and engraved in italic capitals "JESSE F

stating that he no previous military service

marked with "RZM" insignia and maker marked "M1/72" on the reverse

inscribed "MUNICIPALIDAD de BUENOS AIRES" (Municipality of Buenos Aires) above and "PLAZA 25 DE AGOSTO" (Plaza

An Early War Silver Grade Wound Badge  - In silvered tombac

Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Minesweeper Badge, By Rudolf Karneth Hold numbered "1966" and engraved in(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);