Germany, Luftwaffe. A Flak Badge, By Friedrich Linden certificate_of_authenticity A Latin cross constructed of

A Latin cross constructed of silver

stamped in black ink "SS SICHERHEITS HAUPTAMT" and in red ink "R01997" on the papered reverse of the frame

"III" and "1101" on the reverse

only light gilt wear due to period use

A 1906 Chilean Order of Merit

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Flak Badge, By Friedrich Linden certificate_of_authenticity A Latin cross constructed of(Luftwaffe Flakkampfabzeichen). Constructed of silvered zink, the obverse consisting of an oval oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, topped by a Luftwaffe eagle clutching a mobile swastika, with a central Flak 88 with its barrel raised and extending beyond the right edge of the wreath, the reverse with a block hinge, unmarked, the wreath measuring 44. 76 mm (w) x 57. 15 mm (h), weighing 30. 1 grams, the pinback and catch are