Germany, Kriegsmarine. An Unusual Minesweeper War Badge Presentation Frame United Republic of covering the "Block's Indianapolis" manufacturer's

covering the "Block's Indianapolis" manufacturer's insignia

with a pebbled Prussian blue leather strip placed on the spine that wraps around to the front and back covers

A dedication in blue ink on the reverse reads: “In faithful friendship

measuring 62 mm (w) x 20 mm (h) each

Germany, Kriegsmarine. An Unusual Minesweeper War Badge Presentation Frame United Republic of covering the "Block's Indianapolis" manufacturer's(Kriegsabzeichen fr Minensuch , U Boot Jagd und Sicherungsverbnde Prsentationsrahmen). A unique commemorative presentation frame presumably to the recipient of a Minesweeper War Badge, consisting of a black backer bearing a finely detailed depiction of the award executed in fine wood chips with details highlighted in graphite pencil, set above two thin and black painted wooden strips bearing an inscription of MINENSUCH U BOOTJAGD I. SICHERUNGSV.