Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Minesweeper War Badge, Post-1957 Reissue certificate_of_authenticity wrapped around white cord

wrapped around white cord

inscribed "M

born Welland Ontario

Instituted on 14 August 1942

nicely toned star in extremely fine condition

Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Minesweeper War Badge, Post-1957 Reissue certificate_of_authenticity wrapped around white cord(Kriegsabzeichen fr Minensuch , U Boot Jagd und Sicherungsverbnde). Constructed of gilded and silvered bronze, consisting of an oval oak leaf wreath, with a central representation of an exploding sea mine, the reverse with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, unmarked, measuring 44. 59 mm (w) x 51. 84 mm (h), weighing 32. 2 grams, in near extremely fine condition.