{"product_id":"original-german-wwii-named-kriegsmarine-minesweeper-war-badge-by-lind-meyer-tombak-construction","title":"Original German WWII Named Kriegsmarine Minesweeper War Badge by Lind \u0026 Meyer - Tombak Construction","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of the German WWII Kriegsmarine Minesweeper War Badge, made of the standard \"Tombak\" alloy used for many German WWII awards. The badge is in very good condition, with a functioning pin back, and still retains little of the original gold and silver wash on the wreath, eagle, and \"splash\" in the center.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe front design consists of an oval oak leaf wreath, topped by a Wehrmacht eagle clutching a mobile swas, with a central depiction of an exploding mine on top of detailed waves. The reverse is solid, with a standard pinback attachment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reverse is marked with the unknown \u003cstrong\u003eLB\u003c\/strong\u003e possibly for the firm of Lind \u0026amp; Meyer of Oberstein. The reverse also has a name scratched into it and we believe says \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLEBIODTT. B\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA very nice example of a hard to find award! Comes more than ready for research and display!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Minesweeper War Badge or Minesweepers, Sub-Chasers and Escort-Vessel War Badge (\u003cem\u003eKriegsabzeichen für Minensuch-, U-Boot-Jagd- und Sicherungsverbände\u003c\/em\u003e) was instituted on August 31, 1941 by Kriegsmarine leader Grossadmiral Erich Raeder. The purpose of this award was to recognize the achievement and experience of the sailors on the German Navy’s minesweeper vessels. In this unnerving duty, sailors faced exposure to the elements as well as constant danger from mines, submarines, and airplanes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Minesweeper Badge features a representation of an exploding sea mine, surrounded by a wreath and surmounted by the German national eagle and swas emblem. It was designed by Otto Placzek and was made in tombak and zinc, with most later examples being the zinc type. The award could be ordered by leaders of minesweeper boats, patrol boats, and special units, and by superior Kriegsmarine commands. To qualify for this badge, a sailor had to make three operational sorties, be wounded on a sortie, show exemplary conduct over a six-month period, participate in an especially dangerous mission, serve on escort duty for 25 days or more, or be on a ship that was sunk by enemy action- the badge could be awarded posthumously.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40190655660101,"sku":"ONSV22COS133","price":350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/products\/ONSV22COS133__01.jpg?v=1657649014","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-german-wwii-named-kriegsmarine-minesweeper-war-badge-by-lind-meyer-tombak-construction","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}