Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Minesweeper Badge, By Rudolf Karneth Archive He was absent from the

He was absent from the ceremony where he was to receive his promotion to Captain

He continued to be categorized as unfit for General Service

light contact on the pommel

156th Infantry Battalion

measuring 107x165mm

Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Minesweeper Badge, By Rudolf Karneth Archive He was absent from the(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),