Minesweeper War Badge, by R. Karneth (in tombac)

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SKU: 01.GTR.0902.102.12.000

Estimated market value:

$225 USD

  • Minesweeper War Badge, by R. Karneth (in tombac) Obverse
  • Minesweeper War Badge, by R. Karneth (in tombac) Reverse
  • Minesweeper War Badge, by R. Karneth (in tombac) Obverse
  • Minesweeper War Badge, by R. Karneth (in tombac) Reverse
  • Minesweeper War Badge, by R. Karneth (in tombac) Detail
  • Minesweeper War Badge, by R. Karneth (in tombac) Detail
  • Minesweeper War Badge, by R. Karneth (in tombac) Detail

Estimated market value:

$225 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    Germany
  • Composition
    Tombac gilt/Silvered Tombac
  • Size
    44x54mm

Physical Description and Item Details


(Kriegsabzeichen für Minensuch, U-Boot Jagd, und Sicherungsverbände). 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); weighing 27.5 grams; in overall very fine condition.

History


The badge was instituted by the Supreme Commander of the Kriegsmarine, Erich Raeder. Its full name is Minesweeper, Subchaser, and Escort Vessel War Badge (Kriegsabzeichen für Minensuch-, U-Boots-Jagd- und Sicherungsverbände). It was awarded to German Navy personnel protecting German-controlled coastlines performing a variety of duties.

The badge was conferred at the recommendation of the ship’s captain, and was awarded for either the successful completion of three missions, being injured during an operational mission, serving on a ship that was sunk by the enemy, completing service in a heavily mined and dangerous zone, serving on an escort mission for a minimum of 25 days, or demonstrating outstanding conduct for a minimum of six months.

The badge was designed by Otto Placzek in Berlin.

The wreath and eagle are gilded, while the explosion in the water is silvered. The waves at the bottom are often chemically darkened, as is the reverse.

Badges by Karneth are marked “R. K.”. Badges are made of tombac or zinc.

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