An Early Luftwaffe Flak Badge certificate_of_authenticity 211 mm x 298 mm)

211 mm x 298 mm)

this one being possibly the finest known specimen

This particular buckle is illustrated on page 309 of "Belt Buckles & Brocades of the Third Reich

he was awarded the Louisiana Distinguished Service Medal for his services to the National Guard

106 x 96mm

An Early Luftwaffe Flak Badge certificate_of_authenticity 211 mm x 298 mm)In silvered tombac; unmarked; with ball hinge pinback; very fine quality manufacture; pleasing patina with period replacement of pin within ball hinge, remains in extremely fine condition. Footnote: The Luftwaffe Flak Abzeichen was a German military decoration of the Second War. It was designed by Wilhelm Ernst Peekhaus and was awarded after servicemen earned 16 points (destroying an enemy aircraft 4 points, aiding the destruction of an enemy aircraft