Original German WWII Kriegsmarine Minesweeper War Badge - Early Brass Construction MG 15 which has an intact tensioning

which has an intact tensioning washer that keeps the scabbard from swinging freely

Everything else is made from the pressed paper

Norman Knhpp

though like many there is a missing chunk on the reverse next to the cross guard

There is a faint maker name on the lock

Original German WWII Kriegsmarine Minesweeper War Badge - Early Brass Construction MG 15 which has an intact tensioningOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a wonderful example of the German WWII Kriegsmarine Minesweeper War Badge, which looks to be made from brass or tombak alloy. Later examples would generally be made from zinc. The badge is in very good condition, with a functioning pin back. The silvering on the central "splash" portion of the design is still almost complete, definitely a rarity, and the gold wash on the oak leaf wreath is also present,