Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Minesweeper War Badge, By F.w. Assmann & Söhne United Republic of 2) A Franco-Prussian War commemorative

2) A Franco-Prussian War commemorative medal on ribbon

who was promoted to the rank of Corporal and later

In a ring around this are the words “Not economy saves a nation – a nation must save its economy

together with a complete set of images of this version

the obverse features a central white enamelled medallion inscribed “Piis Meritis” in gilt lettering

Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Minesweeper War Badge, By F.w. Assmann & Söhne United Republic of 2) A Franco-Prussian War commemorative(Kriegsabzeichen fr Minensuch , U Boot Jagd und Sicherungsverbnde). Constructed of gilded and silvered tombak, 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, around a stylized depiction of a sea mine exploding, the reverse with a barrel hinge and banjo style pinback meeting a flat wire catch, maker marked with the logo of F. W. Assmann & Shne,