Original German WWII Kriegsmarine Minesweeper War Badge - Early Brass Construction Manufacture Type_Original Items though smaller versions (sometimes called

though smaller versions (sometimes called the "kampilan bolo") exist

Action and barrel frame lock up are tight

so after the 3rd class

with with most of the original finish on the metal scabbard faded to a peppered patina

There is slight fraying and staining on the ribbons as well as age toning but nothing that subtracts from the beauty of them

Original German WWII Kriegsmarine Minesweeper War Badge - Early Brass Construction Manufacture Type_Original Items though smaller versions (sometimes calledOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a wonderful example of the German WWII Kriegsmarine Minesweeper War Badge, which looks to be made from brass or tombak alloy. Later examples would generally be made from zinc. The badge is in very good condition, with a functioning pin back. The silvering on the central "splash" portion of the design is still almost complete, definitely a rarity, and the gold wash on the oak leaf wreath is also present,