Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Kriegsmarine Minesweeper Badge By F.w. Assmann & Söhne Hold measuring approximately 43 mm (w)

measuring approximately 43 mm (w) x 55 mm (h)

and appealing patina

the head of the bezel locking screw measuring 10 mm in diameter and is solid and slightly domed

In bronze gilt with pleasing white

marked "20" under the pin

Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Kriegsmarine Minesweeper Badge By F.w. Assmann & Söhne Hold measuring approximately 43 mm (w)(Kriegsabzeichen fr Minensuch, U Boot Jagd, und Sicherungsverbnde). Instituted on 31 August 1940 by Supreme Commander Erich Raeder. Constructed of gilded tombak, the Minesweeper War Badge consists of a gilded, oval oak leaf wreath, each side having an outer margin of seven oak leaves pointing upward, at the bottom is a stylized bow holding the wreath together, within the lower third of the wreath lies a calm water surface with narrowly spaced