Minesweeper War Badge, By Schwerin.

The badge was instituted by the Supreme Commander of the Kriegsmarine, Erich Raeder. Its full name is Minesweeper, Subchaser, and Escort Vessel War Badge (Kriegsabzeichen für Minensuch-, U-Boots-Jagd- und Sicherungsverbände). It was awarded to German Navy personnel protecting German-controlled coastlines performing a variety of duties.

The badge was conferred at the recommendation of the ship’s captain, and was awarded for either the successful completion of three missions, being injured during an operational mission, serving on a ship that was sunk by the enemy, completing service in a heavily mined and dangerous zone, serving on an escort mission for a minimum of 25 days, or demonstrating outstanding conduct for a minimum of six months. Badge is constructed of gilded and silverd Tombac,early version;maker marked "SCHWERIN,BERLIN"and desiner"OTTO PLACZEK,BERLIN",measuring 43.18mm(w) x 53.48mm(h),weighing 29.5 grams, textbook example in extremely fine condition.