Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Minesweeper Badge, By Rudolf Karneth Archive transferred to the 3rd Battalion

transferred to the 3rd Battalion on May 3

measuring 107x165mm

illustrating maps available from the company

He was absent from the ceremony where he was to receive his promotion to Captain

He continued to be categorized as unfit for General Service

Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Minesweeper Badge, By Rudolf Karneth Archive transferred to the 3rd Battalion(Kriegsabzeichen fr Minensuch, U Boot Jagd, und Sicherungsverbnde). Constructed of gilded and silvered zink, 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 round wire catch, maker marked R. K. for Rudolf Karnethon the reverse, measuring 44. 31 mm (w) x 55. 15 mm (h),