I’d like to present to you my 1st pickup this year (well, technically my 3rd but one was a present and the other is still going through customs).
This is my early to mid-war Schwerin Minesweeper badge. I have to say i’m really pleased with it. I think that some badges age well and can look good in any condition, but the Minesweeper badge benefits from being in good condition.
It’s my first KM badge - i expect not for too long though.

I’ve attached the dealer photos as they were very good, but also my own photo which i think shows the colour in a true light.

Nick

Tombak with gilt finish:

Offset letter ‘R’ in BERLIN. The upper is raised slightly and the lower is dropped slightly:

Expected Catch:

Expected hinge and coke bottle pin