WW2 German Luftwaffe Flak Badge

The Flak Artillery War Badge was introduced by Hermann Göring on January 10TH 1941, for award to air defence crews including searchlight and sound detection personnel. Originally the Flak Artillery War Badge was awarded to personnel for both aerial and ground target victories until the introduction of the Luftwaffe Ground Assault Badge on March 31ST 1942, after which the Flak Artillery War Badge was only awarded for successful aerial target victories. Bestowal of the award was originally rendered on a point structure system with sixteen points required to be presented the badge, although the criteria was modified during the war.
Of two piece, die struck alloy construction it has a silver wash with luftwaffe style eagle . The wreath encompasses the profile of an 88mm anti-aircraft gun with the gun barrel extending beyond the edge of the wreath. Crisp detailing to badge & an unmarked example.

Code: 12280