Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Minesweeper War Badge By Schwerin Newly Listed (Reichspost Einheitsmütze)

(Reichspost Einheitsmütze)

When Sergeant Glee observed eight enemy soldiers rushing his outpost from the front

on loop for suspension - maker marked “21” for (Gebrüder Godet & Co

Friedrich Christiansen and number stamped "318" below

HMS Impregnable

Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Minesweeper War Badge By Schwerin Newly Listed (Reichspost Einheitsmütze)(Kriegsabzeichen fr Minensuch , U Boot Jagd und Sicherungsverbnde). Constructed of gilded feinzink, presenting as an oval oak leaf wreath with a German national eagle clutching a mobile swastika at the top, centre features representation of exploding sea mine in water, reverse with a barrel hinge and banjo style pinback meeting a flat wire catch, marked with designer Otto Placzek, Berlin and maker Schwerin, Berlin, measuring 43. 32 (w) x 53. 51 mm