Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Minesweeper War Badge By Foerster & Barth Auction especially not realizing the depth

especially not realizing the depth of American opposition to military action

A circular bronzed medal

Alander was drafted into the Kriegsmarine on August 5

the Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order

Petersburg

Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Minesweeper War Badge By Foerster & Barth Auction especially not realizing the depth(Kriegsabzeichen fr Minensuch, U Boot Jagd, und Sicherungsverbnde). Instituted on 31 August 1940 by Supreme Commander Erich Raeder. Constructed of silvered zink, the Minesweeper War Badge consists of a silvered, oval oak leaf wreath, each side having an outer margin of seven oak leaves pointing upward, at the bottom is a stylized bow holding the wreath together, within the lower third of the wreath lies a calm water surface with narrowly spaced