Minesweeper War Badge, by C. Schwerin (in zinc)
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SKU: 01.GTR.0902.102.05.001
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(Kriegsabzeichen für Minensuch-, U-Boot-Jagd- und Sicherungsverbände). Constructed of gilded and silvered feinzink, presenting as an oval oak leaf wreath with a German national eagle clutching a mobile swastika at the top, centre features representation of exploding sea mine in water, the reverse with a barrel hinge and banjo-style pinback meeting a round wire catch, marked on the reverse with designer “Otto Placzek, Berlin” and maker “Schwerin, Berlin”, measuring 43.27(w) x 53.71 mm (h), weighing 23.7 grams, in near extremely fine condition.
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 Schwerin are marked “Fec. Otto Placzek Berlin” and “Ausf. Schwerin Berlin” on the reverse, naming first the original designer of the badge and then the company of Schwerin. Badges are made of tombac or zinc.
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