GERMAN WW2 Luftwaffe Flak Badge

The Anti-Aircraft Flak Battle Badge (Flak-Kampfabzeichen der Luftwaffe) was instituted on 10 January 1941 by the Commander in Chief of the Luftwaffe Hermann Göring to commemorate soldiers or servicemen of the Flak Artillery who distinguished themselves in action against enemy aerial or ground attacks.
Designed by Wilhelm Ernst Peekhaus, it is of single piece construction with a pin back and clasp. The badge was made in one grade, having a Luftwaffe eagle at the top, and an oak leaf wreath around the outside rim. In the middle is an 88 mm flak gun with the barrel facing upwards to the right. It was worn on the lower part of the left breast pocket of the service tunic, underneath the 1st class Iron Cross if awarded.
In excellent condition with one minor area of plate loss to the reverse. Makers mark to the rear, vertical hinge pin.
Priced as as a reproduction.

Code: 50575