Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Minesweeper War Badge, by C.E. Juncker Auction circumscribed with “Österreichischer landesverband wien

circumscribed with “Österreichischer landesverband wien kameradschaftsbund” (Austrian Land Association Vienna Association)

Chartered Bank

England on the 23rd

measuring 140 mm (w) x 215 mm (h) x 22 mm (d)

both pieces mounted to a bronze gilt base exhibiting emanating rays

Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Minesweeper War Badge, by C.E. Juncker Auction circumscribed with “Österreichischer landesverband wien(Kriegsabzeichen fr Minensuch , U Boot Jagd und Sicherungsverbnde). Constructed of gilded and silvered tombak, the obverse consisting of an oval oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, topped by a Kriegsmarine eagle clutching a mobile swastika, surrounding a central depiction of an exploding sea mine, the reverse with a block hinge and tapering vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, an unmarked example but displaying the