Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Minesweeper Badge, By Rudolf Karneth Auction inscribed "MADE EXCLUSIVELY FOR"

inscribed "MADE EXCLUSIVELY FOR"

A Second War German Police Sleeve Badge - Green and black embroidery on two-toned bluish-gray wool

at Aldershot

silvered residue evident on the obverse

where he was the Artificer Engineer "in engineering charge" and served on the Dover Patrol until the end of the conflict

Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Minesweeper Badge, By Rudolf Karneth Auction inscribed "MADE EXCLUSIVELY FOR"(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);