Germany, Republic. A Minesweeper Badge, 1957 Version Auction Archive "" The organization has forty-five

"" The organization has forty-five corporate societies and over 15

Barthelmy of Ashtabula

in well worn condition

maker marked "Godet" and marked "938" (silver) on the reverse

Following the outbreak of Second World War

Germany, Republic. A Minesweeper Badge, 1957 Version Auction Archive "" The organization has forty-five(Kriegsabzeichen fr Minensuch, U Boot Jagd, und Sicherungsverbnde, 1957 Version). Constructed of oval gilded and silvered white metal alloy; the obverse with a laurel wreath border and with a central area depicting a sea mine exploding in wavy water; the reverse plain, with a vertical pinback, a barrel hinge, and a flat wire catch; measuring 44. 57 mm (w) x 51. 80 mm (h); weighing 27. 7 grams; in overall virtually mint condition.