Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Minesweeper War Badge, 8-Wave Type, Variation 4, by Rudolf Karneth certificate_of_authenticity traces of gilt remaining on

traces of gilt remaining on the wings and star

a rare and complete set in overall near extremely fine condition

the reverse of five with loops and attachment claws emanating from functional rollers and the remaining two featuring slots in lieu of loops

He ended the First War in the service of the 12th Reserve Flying Battalion

With aluminum Mons medal

Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Minesweeper War Badge, 8-Wave Type, Variation 4, by Rudolf Karneth certificate_of_authenticity traces of gilt remaining on(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