Germany, Republic. A Minesweeper Badge, 1957 Version Buy Now maker marked “Heinr

maker marked “Heinr

In the face of continued pressure

and all others without a backing

’ -  Alexander McLay was born in Glasgow on 26 November 1884

Germany, Republic. A Minesweeper Badge, 1957 Version Buy Now maker marked “Heinr(Kriegsabzeichen fr Minensuch, U Boot Jagd, und Sicherungsverbnde, 1957 Version). Constructed of oval gilded and silvered white metal alloy; the obverse with a laurel wreath border and with a central area depicting a sea mine exploding in wavy water; the reverse plain, with a vertical pinback, a barrel hinge, and a flat wire catch; measuring 44. 57 mm (w) x 51. 80 mm (h); weighing 27. 7 grams; in overall virtually mint condition.