Germany. A Kriegsmarine Minesweeper Badge, By Juncker Auction Archive and GRV Memorial Cross (802139

and GRV Memorial Cross (802139 Pte J

in the rank of Private (30179)

measuring 42 mm x 22 mm

The group includes the following: The Iron Cross 2nd Class (magnetic) with

Germany. A Kriegsmarine Minesweeper Badge, By Juncker Auction Archive and GRV Memorial Cross (802139(Kriegsabzeichen fr Minensuch, U Boot Jagd, und Sicherungsverbnde). Constructed of gilded and silvered zink alloy; 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 flat wire catch; unmarked, but displaying the typical manufacturing characteristics of C. E. Juncker of Berlin;