For heroism on 10 February 1945 near Kalkesbach
With four holes drilled in the corners for hanging
with adhesive residue from black felt
backing with golden rayon
white and blue enamels: the first badge un-numbered
Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Minesweeper War Badge, 8-Wave Type, Variation 4, by Rudolf Karneth Archive For heroism on 10 February(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 Kriegsmarine eagle clutching a mobile swastika, surrounding a central depiction of an exploding sea mine, the reverse with an integral block hinge and tapering vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch emanating from a crimped base, maker