Luftwaffe Flak artillery badge(Flakkampfabzeichen).
This badge is unmarked and the maker is unknown, but typical manufacturing signs from the Gablonz area.
Since this maker is still unknown this version is simply called "ball hinge".
Typical for this maker - Silver Brennlack Finish - roundwire Catch.
Overall excellent condition with a nice silver finish.
Hinge, pin and catch are in working condition.
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(Flak-Kampfabzeichen der Luftwaffe)
BACKGROUND: 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 Note: The Flak arm is often viewed as a secondary arm of service within the Luftwaffe when in fact during the war between half and two thirds of all Luftwaffe personnel served in it.
