Kriegsmarine Minesweeper War Badge Maker Marked R.S.

The Minesweeper War Badge was awarded to Kriegsmarine members for service on minesweepers vessels. The award was instituted on 31 August 1940 by Grand Admiral Erich Raeder.

This is mid / late war produced badge, constructed of die stamped Zinc with gilt, silver and grey paint. Reverse with gilt paint and hinge, thin pin and soldered on catch all intact. Reverse is maker marked “R.S.” for “Rudolf Souval”. The badge is in used condition with a nice age patina. 99% of the gilt, silver and grey finish is still intact to the obverse, reverse has aprox 70% left of the original gilt paint.

Nice maker marked example!!