Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Minesweeper War Badge, Variant IV, by Wilhelm Deumer certificate_of_authenticity of the markings (“900”

of the markings (“900”

including a Long Service Decoration

a single row of eight holes for length adjustment on the right end

Accompanied by a copy of his citation for the Military Medal

Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Minesweeper War Badge, Variant IV, by Wilhelm Deumer certificate_of_authenticity of the markings (“900”(Kriegsabzeichen fr Minensuch, U Boot Jagd, und Sicherungsverbnde). Instituted August 31st, 1940. (Variant IV mid to late war manufacture) Constructed of gilded and silvered zink, the obverse with an oval oak wreath and a central area depicting a sea mine exploding in wavy water, and a national eagle with open wings clutching a mobile swastika, the reverse plain, with a barrel hinge on top of a small plate, a horizontal banjo style pinback, and