Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Minesweeper War Badge, 8-Wave Type, Variation 4, by Rudolf Karneth Archive It also states that he

It also states that he had "Otitis Media" (inflamation of the middle ear)

with adhesive residue from black felt

but with all characteristics of maker A

backing with golden rayon

With four holes drilled in the corners for hanging

Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Minesweeper War Badge, 8-Wave Type, Variation 4, by Rudolf Karneth Archive It also states that he(Kriegsabzeichen fr Minensuch , U Boot Jagd und Sicherungsverbnde). Constructed of gilded and silvered zink, the obverse consisting of an oval oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, topped by a Kriegsmarine eagle clutching a mobile swastika, surrounding a central depiction of an exploding sea mine, the reverse with an integral block hinge and tapering vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch emanating from a crimped base, maker