German WWII Kriegsmarine Mine Sweeper Badge by Adolf Scholze

German WWII Kriegsmarine Mine Sweeper Badge by Adolf ScholzeGerman WWII Kriegsmarine Mine Sweeper Badge by Adolf Scholze This is a pretty mine sweeper badge. There is just a hint of the gold remaining to the eagle and wreath. More of the silver finish remains on the wave in the center. This badge shows very little wear, the details are still nice and strong. This has a rounded hinge, and a small crimped clasp. The vertical pin assembly functions properly. The reverse is maker marked reading "A. S." in a

German WWII Kriegsmarine Mine Sweeper Badge by Adolf Scholze-This is a pretty mine sweeper badge.  There is just a hint of the gold remaining to the eagle and wreath. More of the silver finish remains on the wave in the center. This badge shows very little wear, the details are still nice and strong. This has a rounded hinge, and a small crimped clasp. The vertical pin assembly functions properly. The reverse is maker marked reading "A.S." in a triangle, for Adolf Scholze, Grünwald a. N.  Again, a very good example. $345

History: Instituted on 31 August 1940 by Supreme Commander Erich Raeder. This medal was awarded to Kriegsmarine members for service on mine sweeper vessels, sub chasers or escort vessels. Some example that the award could derive from:  The candidate had completed at least three operational sorties, was wounded during an operational sortie, the ship he was sailing in an operation was sunk due to enemy action, participated in a specific sortie that proved very successful, had shown exemplary conduct in the execution of his duties over a six-month period, completed a specially dangerous mission in a mined area or served on escort duty for 25 days or more.