Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Minesweeper Badge, By Rudolf Karneth Newly Listed GAUNT" and engraved "A

GAUNT" and engraved "A

hand-painted obverse centrepiece

reverse inscribed "CAMPAIGN 1914-1915" in the centre

Imperial Medal Bar with Four Awards -  mounted as originally worn German style: Anhalt

Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Minesweeper Badge, By Rudolf Karneth Newly Listed GAUNT" and engraved "A(Kriegsabzeichen fr Minensuch, U Boot Jagd, und Sicherungsverbnde). Constructed of gilded and silvered zink, the obverse with a laurel wreath border and with a central area depicting a sea mine exploding in wavy water, and a national eagle clutching a swastika, the reverse plain, with a slender banjo style pinback, barrel hinge, and a round wire catch, maker marked R. K. for Rudolf Karnethon the reverse, measuring 44. 31 mm (w) x 55. 15 mm (h),