Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Minesweeper War Badge, By Wilhelm Deumer Archive follows the exact path of

follows the exact path of the sun on Armistice day: November 11

He was the first of two U-boat commanders to be so honored during World War II

Constructed of black and white machine embroidery in the shape of a vertical sword on a black/white outlined shield

Electrician's Mate Third Class Edward William Bauer

Signaller (S) Wing (light blue and white embroidery

Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Minesweeper War Badge, By Wilhelm Deumer Archive follows the exact path of(Kriegsabzeichen fr Minensuch , U Boot Jagd und Sicherungsverbnde). Constructed of gilded and silvered feinzink, the obverse consisting of an oval oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, topped by a Wehrmacht eagle clutching a mobile swastika, with a central depiction of a sea mine exploding, the reverse with a block hinge and horizontal banjo style pinback meeting a round wire catch, unmarked but with the physical characteristics of