The Minesweeper’s war badge was instituted on 31 August 1940 by Oberbefehlshaber der Kriegsmarine und Großadmiral 'Erich Raeder'. The badge is a late war 'Zink' version in, the badge is showing great details, it has lost most of it's finish. The badge is complete with a functional pin and resoldered catch. The badge is not visible maker marked