Minesweepers & Anti-Submarines War Badge

Uniface badge. Within a garland similar to U30 (gilt) an explosion from a mine under water; sea below (iron). Reverse: Inscription: "R.S." Instituted in Aug 1940 for personnel of Minesweepers, Anti-Submarine and Escort vessels who participated in three operational sorties, or one that was particularly successful. Fitted with a pin.

Object Details

ID: MED0696
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: War badge
Display location: Not on display
Creator: R.S.
Events: World War II, 1939-1945
Date made: 1940
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Caird Fund
Measurements: 53 mm x 44 mm