A curious badge. A marked L/18 B.H. Mayer Minesweeper in zinc but with non typical reverse hardware.
The badge is a match to known Mayer badges in terms of details and trimming outlines but the reverse hardware is likely replaced and a coat of silver wash has been applied.
What is curious is that it isn't a typical pin and hinge for Mayer but it is a short pin, similar to what can be found on the reverse of a Juncker destroyer badge. Whoever made the repair hasn't just thrown a generic pin on the back.
The small brass or tombak plates commonly seen underneath Mayer hardware are also absent.
Anyway, posted for interest!
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