8069 - Original Kriegsmarine Mine Sweeping Badge with Certificate of Award from 1941, Cap Ribbons

Original Kriegsmarine Mine Sweeping Badge with Certificate of Award from 1941, Cap Ribbons A historically significant memorabilia collage from the German Kriegsmarine during World War II, consisting of an original wartime badge for mine sweeping, U-boat hunting, and security units, the accompanying certificate of award dated October 1, 1941, and two Kriegsmarine cap ribbons. The certificate was issued in Wilhelmshaven to Seaman Second Class Paul Dupik and bears the handwritten signature of Vice Admiral Johannes Bachmann, then Coastal Commander of the German Bight, as well as the corresponding official seal of the Kriegsmarine. The original mine-sweeping badge depicts a silver plated fountain of water rising above stylized ocean waves, surrounded by a gold-colored wreath of oak leaves featuring the imperial eagle. The decoration was established on August 31, 1940, and awarded to members of the Kriegsmarine for exceptional service in mine sweeping, U-boat hunting, and security operations. - Award: Original wartime badge for mine-sweeping, U-boat hunting, and security units of the Kriegsmarine. - Design: Metal, gold-colored oak leaf wreath, silver plated fountain of water, and ocean waves. - Certificate of Award: Issued on October 1, 1941, in Wilhelmshaven. - Recipient: Seaman Second Class Paul Dupik. - Signatory: Vice Admiral Johannes Bachmann, Coastal Commander of the German Bight. - Signature: Handwritten signature of Vice Admiral Johannes Bachmann. - Official seal: Kriegsmarine, Coastal Commander of the German Bight, with the imperial eagle. - Cap band 1: Black naval ribbon with gold-colored inscription “2. Minesweeper Flotilla 2.” - Cap band 1: Black naval band with gold-colored inscription “Kriegsmarine.” - Note: The contemporary authenticity and original affiliation of the two cap bands to the recipient of the certificate cannot be conclusively verified. - Presentation: Elaborately assembled set featuring the original insignia, historical certificate of award, and two cap bands. - Framing: Mounted behind glass in a black wooden frame with a gold-colored inner trim and decorative mat design. The War Badge for Mine Sweeping, U-Boat Hunting, and Escort Units is one of the best-known military decorations of the German Kriegsmarine during World War II. It was awarded for the dangerous missions carried out by mine-sweeping units and escort units, which were responsible in particular for keeping sea lanes open and secure. This collection is of particular historical and collector’s interest due to the personalized certificate of award and the signature of Vice Admiral Johannes Bachmann. A beautifully presented collection of military historical items with a direct connection to the Kriegsmarine, Wilhelmshaven, and the German North Sea coast.