Kriegsmarine Mine Sweeper badge.
Early war production badge from the most sought after Kriegsmarine badge manufacturer - Schwerin.
Made of tombak/buntmetal.
It's been used for a long time for sure. Front has a very nice patina, look really good in hand but hard to capture on the photos.
As you can see on the pictures the original pin was lost at some point and replaced by another, it was rather clever done and works perfect.
We are certain that this is a wartime repair and most likely done on the ship were he was stationed.
Maker marked 'Fec. Otto Plazek Berlin Ausf Schwerin Berlin'.
If you like untouched badges with a great character, this is it!
