ANTI-AIRCRAFT FLAK BATTLE BADGE (LUFTWAFFE)
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WW2 GERMAN AWARD
Maker mark=43 (Julius Bauer Sohn,)
Riveted Eagle Type.
It was awarded after the accumulation of 16 points or could also be awarded outside of the points system for an act of merit or bravery in the performance of air defense duties. If the candidates' battery brought down an enemy aircraft then the crew members were awarded four points. If two batteries were involved then each battery received two points. Both officers and crews were eligible for the badge. The commanding officer for an anti-aircraft unit was eligible for the badge once half of his men also qualified for the badge. The award was also available to searchlight crews and sound-locator crews. Searchlight and sound-locator crews which assisted in the action by detection of aircraft could be awarded one point each.
Code: 53814
250.00 GBP