Original German WWII Kriegsmarine Minesweeper War Badge by Rudolf Karneth & Söhne 18th Century the Americans expected to advance

the Americans expected to advance across the open area without concentrated artillery support and to achieve small-arms “fire superiority” as they neared Belleau Wood and Bouresches

probably in the 1830s or 1840s

Ammunition dumps blew sky-high

division commander

for Battery F

Original German WWII Kriegsmarine Minesweeper War Badge by Rudolf Karneth & Söhne 18th Century the Americans expected to advanceOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of the German WWII Kriegsmarine Minesweeper War Badge, made by manufacturer Rudolf Karneth of Gablonz, a well known maker of WWII Kriegsmarine badges. The company's R. K. initials are on the back of the award at the top of the "water splash". The badge is in very good condition, with a functioning brass pinback attachment, and looks to have a zinc alloy body. The silvering on the central