Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Minesweeper War Badge United Republic of Footnote: Adam Edward Erwin was

Footnote: Adam Edward Erwin was born on April 27

This publication is considered to be the definitive work written on the subject

The citation states that Michaelis “is cited for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding service in a position of great trust and responsibility during the period 3 July 1950 to 15 May 1951

The left breast pocket has a ribbon bar with a silvered bronze Luftwaffe eagle clasp

On both days the shell-fire was of a most severe nature and the work carried out by this man was an extreme ordeal

Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Minesweeper War Badge United Republic of Footnote: Adam Edward Erwin was(Kriegsabzeichen fr Minensuch , U Boot Jagd und Sicherungsverbnde). Constructed of gilded and silvered zink, the obverse consisting of an oval oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, topped by a Wehrmacht eagle clutching a mobile swastika, around a central depiction of a sea mine exploding, the reverse with a ball hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, unmarked, measuring 44. 76 mm (w) x 55. 46 mm (h), weighing 27. 8