Kriegsmarine Tombak Minesweeper Badge – Juncker

Product Description: A textbook example of the Kriegsmarine Minesweeper Badge by Juncker, struck in high-quality Tombak. The badge retains approximately 50% of its original finish, with the silvered water spout showing wear on the high points and the gold wreath preserving about 60% of its original gilding, giving it excellent visual appeal. The reverse features classic Juncker hardware and finish, with slight vaulting from uniform wear, confirming its authenticity.

Presented in excellent condition, this is a one-look original with strong collector appeal. A desirable and investment-grade example from one of the premier makers of Kriegsmarine awards, perfect for any advanced German militaria collection.

Historical Description: The Minesweeper, Sub-Chaser and Escort Vessel War Badge (Kriegsabzeichen für Minensuch-, U-Boot-Jagd- und Sicherungsverbände) was instituted on August 31, 1941 by Kriegsmarine leader Grossadmiral Erich Raeder. The purpose of this award was to recognize the achievement and experience of the sailors on the German Navy’s minesweeper vessels. In this unnerving duty, sailors faced exposure to the elements as well as constant danger from mines, submarines, and airplanes. The Minesweeper Badge features a representation of an exploding sea mine, surrounded by a wreath and surmounted by the German national eagle and swastika emblem. It was designed by Otto Placzek and was made in tombak and zinc, with most later examples being the zinc type. The award could be ordered by leaders of minesweeper boats, patrol boats, and special units, and by superior Kriegsmarine commands. To qualify for this badge, a sailor had to make three operational sorties, be wounded on a sortie, show exemplary conduct over a six-mionth period, participate in an especially dangerous mission, serve on escort duty for 25 days or more, or be on a ship that was sunk by enemy action- the badge could be awarded posthumously.

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