Germany, Kriegsmarine. An Unusual Minesweeper War Badge Presentation Frame United Republic of covering the "Block's Indianapolis" manufacturer's

covering the "Block's Indianapolis" manufacturer's insignia

measuring 62 mm (w) x 20 mm (h) each

A dedication in blue ink on the reverse reads: “In faithful friendship

Footnote: The cross was established in 1920 by order of Jozef Pilsudski

Of particular interest is a retelling of an attack on a convoy of ships west of Ireland on August 5

Germany, Kriegsmarine. An Unusual Minesweeper War Badge Presentation Frame United Republic of covering the "Block's Indianapolis" manufacturer's(Kriegsabzeichen fr Minensuch , U Boot Jagd und Sicherungsverbnde Prsentationsrahmen). A unique commemorative presentation frame presumably to the recipient of a Minesweeper War Badge, consisting of a black backer bearing a finely detailed depiction of the award executed in fine wood chips with details highlighted in graphite pencil, set above two thin and black painted wooden strips bearing an inscription of MINENSUCH U BOOTJAGD I. SICHERUNGSV.