Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Mint Minesweeper War Badge, Wartime-Compatible Example by Rudolf Souval visually-hidden scattered residue in the recessed

scattered residue in the recessed areas

five unused

with an inscription of “UND IHR HABT DOCH GESIEGT” (“AND YOU HAVE WON AFTER ALL”)

a U-Boat Diver speciality trade badge

revolutionary statesman

Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Mint Minesweeper War Badge, Wartime-Compatible Example by Rudolf Souval visually-hidden scattered residue in the recessed(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, surrounding a central depiction of an exploding sea mine, the reverse with a crimped hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, maker marked with the logo of Rudolf Souval, Vienna, measuring 44. 54 mm (w) x 54. 71 mm (h), weighing 22. 4