the reverse inscribed “Für treue Dienste im Reichsarbeitsdienst” (German - For loyal service in the National Labour Service) on a loop for suspension from its period original ribbon
hallmarked with a goat's head above the number "3" and marked "900" (silver) on the reverse of both the badge and the support plate
73mm (h – inclusive of cross adorned laterally pierced integral ball)
engraved with the interlocking initials "PL" on the upper arm and dated "18
the interior of the right is stamped with various tailor measurements
Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Minesweeper War Badge, By Rudolf Karneth & Söhne United Republic of the reverse inscribed “Für treue((Kriegsabzeichen fr Minensuch , U Boot Jagd und Sicherungsverbnde). Constructed of gilded and silvered zink, the obverse consisting of an oval oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, topped by a Kriegsmarine eagle clutching a mobile swastika, around a central depiction of a sea mine exploding, the reverse with a barrel hinge and banjo style pinback meeting a round wire catch, maker marked with the logo of Rudolf Karneth & Shne, ,