Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Minesweeper Badge Archive with a vertically positioned downward-pointing

with a vertically positioned downward-pointing sword in the centre

WWI period issue

it became a member of the World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM) in 1993

T7" on the reverse

1939 - second version

Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Minesweeper Badge Archive with a vertically positioned downward-pointing(Kriegsabzeichen fr Minensuch, U Boot Jagd, und Sicherungsverbnde). Constructed of gilded and silvered tombac; the obverse with a laurel wreath border and with a central area depicting a sea mine exploding in wavy water, and a national eagle clutching a swastika; the reverse plain, with a slender banjo style pinback, barrel hinge, and a flat wire catch; measuring 44. 38 mm (w) x 55. 24 mm (h); weighing 29. 4 grams; in overall good condition.