Kriegsabzeichen für Minensuch - Possible Paul Meybauer

[3volv3]

Hi everyone, I would like to hear your opinions on this minesweeper badge please.

It is unmarked, but from comparing examples on minesweeperbadge.net the closest example for me is made by Paul Meybauer. The hinge and thick pin looks correct. Im just not sure about the catch with the visible round base plate.

Thank you for looking,
Nico

[Norm F]

Hi Nico,

That's actually a Wilhelm Hobacher, Vienna Minesweeper badge but the hinge and main pin have been replaced giving it that "Meybauer" look. Having said that the block hinge is a bit narrower than the ones used by Meybauer on their Minesweeper and is more typical of Hymmen. Anyway, whoever did the repair seems to have used wartime hardware.

Best regards,
---Norm