A Scarce Gmsa (German Mine Sweeping Administration) Sleeve Patch Newly Listed chipping and loss evident in

chipping and loss evident in the blue enamels of the "FRANCE" bar

with only one picture missing

obverse engraver marked "MORLON"

often referred to by its Sanskrit name "swastika" that appears on this medal

They were reported missing and presumed dead in a flying accident over the Irish Sea on October 2

A Scarce Gmsa (German Mine Sweeping Administration) Sleeve Patch Newly Listed chipping and loss evident inA scarce GMSA (German Mine Sweeping Administration Deutsche Minenrumdienst) sleeve patch; in fine quality golden yellow and brown machine embroidery, on a blue wool backer; with black rayon backing; measuring 67 mm x 46 mm; uniform removed, but overall extremely fine condition. Footnote: Following the German surrender on May 8, 1945, select Kriegsmarine Minesweeper boats were repurposed by the German Mine Sweeping Administration to find and safely