Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Minesweeper War Badge, By Schwerin Auction 2) Cross for Service in

2) Cross for Service in the War 1914/1915

the reverse presents a small azure shield with the letters HN intertwined on the back of the demi-eagle and demi-lion

standard pilot’s badge motive within a wreath consisting of oak and laurel leaves

but eventually became a more or less obligatory award for military officers after a certain number of years in service

A WWII Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) Pilot's Wings - Three-colour embroidery on black wool

Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Minesweeper War Badge, By Schwerin Auction 2) Cross for Service in(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, around a central depiction of a sea mine exploding, the reverse with a barrel hinge and banjo style pinback meeting a flat wire catch, designer marked OTTO PLACZEK, BERLIN and maker marked