Germany, Republic. A Minesweeper Badge, 1957 Version Auction Archive maker marked "BIRKS 1916" on

maker marked "BIRKS 1916" on their reverses

within the article it states that Mr

then sent to overseas for service in the European theatre in June 1944

It is noted that these men

with the classic high peak and rounded saddle-shaped sides

Germany, Republic. A Minesweeper Badge, 1957 Version Auction Archive maker marked "BIRKS 1916" on(Kriegsabzeichen fr Minensuch, U Boot Jagd, und Sicherungsverbnde, 1957 Version). Constructed of oval gilded and silvered white metal alloy; the obverse with a laurel wreath border and with a central area depicting a sea mine exploding in wavy water; the reverse plain, with a vertical pinback, a barrel hinge, and a flat wire catch; measuring 44. 57 mm (w) x 51. 80 mm (h); weighing 27. 7 grams; in overall virtually mint condition.