Otto Schickle Kriegsabzeichen für Minensuch - U-Boots - Jagd - und Sicherungsverbände.

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You wait for years to find a tombak Otto Schickle Minesweeper badge with a block hinge and then two come along within weeks, one of each of the two variants which was good.

This one is variant M2.5.1 on the Classification Table. It varies from M2.5.2 which can be seen here by having a rounded catch as opposed to the square catch as shown in the linked thread known as the 'Pforzheim P' type.

The badges share the same flaw on the swastika.

This badge is in worn condition but still retains original colour on the waterspout and waves although the gilt on the wreath has been worn away to leave the tombak base metal exposed.

This badge, similar to the example in the linked thread has been heavily vaulted by the owner and interestingly they both share the same kink in the pin.