41st Contemporary History Auction

Bidding on 1476 lots has ended on 21st February 2021. 90% of all lots sold

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Hempel, Rudolf - Minesweeper War Badge - sterling silver !!!

Hempel, Rudolf - Minesweeper War Badge - sterling silver !!!

LOT 51-0739
SOLD
Auction ended        20th February 2021  |  10:12 pm CET
RESULT
1.000,00
EXCL. BUYER’S PREMIUM: 22,50 %

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PERIOD 1918 — 1945
COUNTRY Germany 1918 - 1945
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LOT 51-0739
EAN 2000000517964
LOT 51-0739
PERIOD 1918 — 1945
COUNTRY Germany 1918 - 1945
EAN 2000000517964
MATERIAL
DIMENSIONS
MAKER
WEIGHT
PERIOD 1918 — 1945
COUNTRY Germany 1918 - 1945
LOT 51-0739
MATERIAL
DIMENSIONS
EAN 2000000517964
MAKER
WEIGHT
Germany 1918 - 1945


Description

This Minesweeper War Badge is the only known example worldwide. Awarded in Tokyo on 08.02.1943 to Kriegsmarine Mechaniker-Maat Rudolf Hempel. He served on board the auxiliary cruiser "Thor".

Made from sterling silver. Gilt wreath. The back shows the serial number "40" and the mark "WIRELESS SE". Period time re-attached catch. 

Slight signs of wear. A unique piece!

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Condition
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