Only two crewmen survived the fire
Four German Medals - In very fine or better condition
inscribed with dates on its arms
1908"" on the buttonhole attachment
bronze palm on its original ribbon
Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Minesweeper War Badge United Republic of Only two crewmen survived the(Kriegsabzeichen fr Minensuch , U Boot Jagd und Sicherungsverbnde). Constructed of gilded zink, the obverse consisting of an oval oak leaf wreath, topped by a German national eagle clutching a mobile swastika, the centre with a depiction of a sea mine exploding, the reverse with a barrel hinge and banjo style pinback meeting a round wire catch, unmarked, measuring 43. 83 mm (w) x 54. 01 mm (h), weighing 25. 3 grams, some loss of gilt evident,