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German Kriegsmarine Minesweeper Medallion
Specifications
German Kriegsmarine Minesweeper Medallion
Category
Military
Classification
CHENHALL - Communication Objects - Personal Symbols - Status Symbols - Insignia - Pin, Insignia - Pin, Military
Object Origin
Date Manufactured:
c. 1940
Physical Characteristics
Object Description: Silver-colored metal pin with a vertical oval wreath with the Nazi eagle and swastika insignia at the top. In the center of the pin is depiction of a sea mine exploding.
Materials:
metal
Measurements: Object:
Height: 0.25 in, Length: 2.25 in, Width: 1.75 in
Weight: 0.071 lbs
Credit
Gift of Leon Tefft, 59.88.3
Display Status
On Exhibit
German Kriegsmarine Minesweeper Medallion
About: German Kriegsmarine Minesweeper Medallion
About: German Kriegsmarine Minesweeper Medallion
This German medal was awarded to sailors for their valor and achievements in mine sweeping vessels and sub escorts. Many men who served on these vessels later served on U-boats including the U-505.
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