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Kriegsmarine Minesweeper Badge (Rudolf A Karneth "R.K.")

Kriegsmarine minesweeper badge marked: "R.K." at the top of the water plume, this is the mark for Rudolf A Karneth. The badge was authorized 31 August 1940 for Minesweeper vessel crews. It could be awarded for: completeing three operational sorties, getting wounded during an sortie, ship sunk due to enemy action, exemplary conduct in the execution of duties, compling a specially dangerous mission in a mined area, 25 days or more escort duty. Processing and shipping within the continental United States $30.00 plus a 1.5% insurance fee.

Condition:

Fine condition, retains majority of gilding on wreath and eagle and silvering on water plume.

Estimate: $100 - $250
Price Realized Including Buyer's Premium
$281
03/19/2023

 

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