Germany, Hj. A Mine Rescue Merit Badge In Silver, By The Prussian Mint Auction Archive chipping evident in the green

chipping evident in the green enamels on two star points on the reverse

A textbook example of an early manufacture “Aufklärer” reconnaissance squadron clasp

He was appointed Lance Corporal on July 1

gilt eagle riveted to a pebbled field surrounded by a full wreath of oak leaves

slightly pitted and shows wear

Germany, Hj. A Mine Rescue Merit Badge In Silver, By The Prussian Mint Auction Archive chipping evident in the green(Grubenrettungswesen Abzeichen in Silber). Constructed of silver, the obverse bearing a raised Maltese Cross with pebbled arms, overlaid by a crossed hammer and chisel, overlaid by a crossed hammer and pickaxe, above a HJ style German national eagle, circumscribed by an inscription of FR VERDIENSTE UM DAS GRUBEN RETTUNGS WESEN (FOR MERIT IN MINE RESCUE), the reverse with a horizontal pinback, maker marked PREUSS. STAATS MNZE for the Prussian State