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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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