US$ 28.00
He was awarded the Purple Heart by the Commanding General
11 mm x 36 mm without pinback)
A 1935 “Tag der Arbeit” (May 1st
July Monarchy (1830-1848) - Silver and enamels
Four months after arriving in France
Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Kriegsmarine Minesweeper War Badge United Republic of He was awarded the Purple(Kriegsabzeichen fr Minensuch , U Boot Jagd und Sicherungsverbnde). Constructed of gilded and silvered tombac, composed of an oak leaf wreath with a German national eagle clutching a mobile swastika at the top, centre features representation of exploding sea mine in water, reverse presents plain with a centre catch for stabilization and a horizontal banjo style pinback, unmarked, measuring 54 mm (h) x 43 mm (w), in very fine condition.